Summary

  • Australia close on 107-3 on breathless fourth day

  • Broad takes key wickets of Labuschagne & Smith after Robinson removes Warner

  • Khawaja edges through slips in first over

  • England bowled out for 273 - Root 46, Brook 46, Stokes 43

  • Four wickets apiece for Lyon & Cummins

  • 98 overs scheduled on day five

  1. Eng 150-5published at 34 overs

    Lead by 157

    Jonny Bairstow is batting a log way across his stumps as he faces Nathan Lyon.

    He defends the last couple of balls in the over.

    Suddenly, it's a tricky period for England before lunch.

  2. Postpublished at 13:01 British Summer Time 19 June 2023

    Jim Maxwell
    BBC Test Match Special

    A big wicket, and it's the skill and perseverance of a great off-spin bowler in Nathan Lyon. Harry Brook didn't get enough of that and is well caught. An entertaining innings, but he's maybe out too soon.

    Have England put themselves in an awkward position?

  3. wicket

    WICKETpublished at 33.4 overs

    Brook c Labuschagne b Lyon 46 (Eng 150-5)

    Big wicket!

    Harry Brook gets down on one knee and tries to thump Nathan Lyon through the leg side.

    He didn't get all of it though and Marnus Labuschagne is able to move to his right and take a good low catch.

    This ridiculous match takes another turn.

  4. Eng 150-4published at 33 overs

    Lead by 157

    A gentle applause goes around Edgbaston as England get to 150.

    We're still 15 minutes or so away from lunch because this morning session has been extended following the rain yesterday afternoon.

    It'll be interesting to see England's approach before the break.

  5. Postpublished at 12:56 British Summer Time 19 June 2023

    Ebony Rainford-Brent
    Former England batter on BBC Test Match Special

    Sometimes thinking forward can be about just reining it in a little, otherwise it can be a bit kamikaze. Ben Stokes has the ability to go through the gears, so he'll put his foot down when he needs to.

  6. Eng 148-4published at 32.3 overs

    Stokes 8, Brook 45

    Harry Brook plays a superb straight drive and sets off for the single.

    Pat Cummins gets across from mid-on to stop it and there was a brief moment of concern because Ben Stokes hadn't set off. He does so eventually and gets in comfortably enough.

    But we've got another delay. The ball has gone out of shape and Australia have persuaded the umpires it needs to be changed.

  7. Postpublished at 12:52 British Summer Time 19 June 2023

    Remind you of anyone?!

    BrookImage source, Getty Images
  8. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 12:51 British Summer Time 19 June 2023

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    Slightly concerned Ben might decide to declare just after lunch to try and catch the Aussie openers off-guard again....

    John, Ludgershall

  9. Postpublished at 12:51 British Summer Time 19 June 2023

    Simon Mann
    BBC Test Match Special commentator

    England were galloping towards the kind of total they want in the first hour, now they are inching their way there.

  10. Eng 146-4published at 32 overs

    Just a couple of singles from Nathan Lyon's over.

    The ball that led to the review in the off-spinner's last over stayed low and a few more do in this one. That is something to keep an eye on.

    England won't be too disappointed if it continues to get worse but they want their runs on the board first.

  11. How's that?!published at 12:49 British Summer Time 19 June 2023

    Andy Zaltzman
    Cricket statistician on Test Match Special

    In Joe Root's 240th Test innings, that was his 220th dismissal but the first time he's ever been stumped.

  12. Postpublished at 12:48 British Summer Time 19 June 2023

    If you're only just joining us, you've missed a remarkable innings from Joe Root.

    After trying to reverse ramp the first ball of the day, he rattled off a string of fantastic shots before falling just short of another half-century...

  13. Postpublished at 12:47 British Summer Time 19 June 2023

    Matthew Henry
    BBC Sport at Edgbaston

    England celebrate win in Edgbaston Test of 2005Image source, Getty Images

    Australia's fourth-innings target was 282 on this ground in 2005 you may remember. They got to 279.

  14. Eng 144-4published at 31 overs

    Lead by 151

    Ben Stokes shows more positive intent as he takes a step down the pitch before chopping Josh Hazlewood through point for a couple.

    Seven from the over. We've got a smidge under half an hour left in this extended morning session.

  15. Postpublished at 12:45 British Summer Time 19 June 2023

    Michael Vaughan
    Former England captain on BBC Test Match Special

    StokesImage source, PA Media

    This pitch is playing well, but I think I would still want 300. The odd ball will keep low but it's still good for batting.

  16. Postpublished at 12:44 British Summer Time 19 June 2023

    Simon Mann
    BBC Test Match Special commentator

    Harry Brook decided it was time to break the shackles, although he didn't quite hold of all of that it was a sign of aggression.

  17. Eng 140-4published at 30.2 overs

    Lips dealt with, Harry Brook decides it is time to get things moving again.

    He charges Josh Hazlewood and hits high over extra cover. The ball plugs and they have to run them.

    Three in the end. But that could signal the start of another England charge.

  18. Eng 137-4published at 30 overs

    The Aussies might not be happy but we've just seen the ball-tracking and it was hitting him outside the line and missing off stump anyway!

    The crowd are enjoying it all anyway, providing mock appeals every time Ben Stokes defends for the rest of the over.

    Meanwhile, Harry Brook seems quite relaxed. He's taken a lip salve out of his pocket and applied it between overs.

  19. Postpublished at 12:41 British Summer Time 19 June 2023

    Matthew Henry
    BBC Sport at Edgbaston

    StokesImage source, Reuters

    I'm not sure the Australians are convinced those squiggles were bat hitting ball.

  20. Not outpublished at 29.2 overs

    Not out! UltraEdge shows the ball came off the bottom of the bat.

    Australia don't think it is enough, Steve Smith is particularly perturbed but it looked conclusive enough to me.

    I think. Anyway, it's given not out. Get on with the game!