Summary

  • Cummins and Lyon steer Australia to thrilling two-wicket win

  • Pair put on 55 runs for ninth wicket to secure unlikely win

  • England push Australia all the way - Broad takes 3-64

  • Khawaja bowled by Stokes for stubborn 65 off 197 balls

  1. 'That will give the Aussies such a boost'published at 19:26 British Summer Time 20 June 2023

    Phil Tufnell
    Former England spinner on BBC Test Match Special

    When Alex Carey whacked it back to Joe Root England were in the box seat. But what a time to get a 50 partnership from Nathan Lyon and Pat Cummins.

    That will give the Aussies such a boost going to Lord's next week.

  2. Postpublished at 19:26 British Summer Time 20 June 2023

    Australia's players have made their way down to the pitch to embrace Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon. Usman Khawaja has grabbed a stump and gesticulates to Australian fans in the crowd with a beaming smile on his face.

  3. 'Cricket never ceases to amaze me'published at 19:24 British Summer Time 20 June 2023

    Sir Alastair Cook
    Former England captain on BBC Test Match Special

    CumminsImage source, Getty Images

    Cricket never ceases to amaze me.

    Pat Cummins has led his team to an amazing victory. It is so important in the context of this series to get off to a winning start.

  4. Postpublished at 19:24 British Summer Time 20 June 2023

    Those England fans that have not headed for the exits at Edgbaston applaud the efforts of Ben Stokes and his players.

  5. Postpublished at 19:23 British Summer Time 20 June 2023

    Matthew Henry
    BBC Sport at Edgbaston

    The Hollies empties instantly as the Aussies celebrate in the stands.

    What a finish.

  6. 'An extraordinary victory'published at 19:23 British Summer Time 20 June 2023

    Jim Maxwell
    BBC Test Match Special

    An extraordinary victory. Unbelievable. What a pulsating, entertaining game of cricket.

    One for the ages.

  7. champagne moment

    Australia win by two wicketspublished at 19:22 British Summer Time 20 June 2023

    Another short ball from Ollie Robinson and a thick edge from the bat of Pat Cummins is steered down to deep third.

    There's a fielder on the boundary, right in front of Australian fans wearing canary yellow jackets, but he's unable to cut it off.

    Australia are victorious.

    Media caption,

    Australia win the first Test

  8. Aus 278-8published at 19:21 British Summer Time 20 June 2023

    Pat Cummins, unbeaten on 40, undoes his gloves, then does them back up again before facing another Ollie Robinson over.

    Robinson's first ball is at his rib cage and he fends it off with the back in the direction of Ollie Pope at short leg, who dives but is unable to get a hand on it. Ben Stokes applauds the effort.

    Three to win.

  9. get involved

    Get Involved - Can't bear this!published at 19:19 British Summer Time 20 June 2023

    #bbccricket, via WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (standard network charges apply)

    AshesImage source, Getty Images

    LOL: Can't bear this now! OMG

  10. 'If you don't like this, you don't like cricket'published at 19:19 British Summer Time 20 June 2023

    Sir Alastair Cook
    Former England captain on BBC Test Match Special

    If you don't like this, you don't like cricket. It is just extraordinary.

  11. Aus 278-8published at 19:19 British Summer Time 20 June 2023

    Pat Cummins is waiting patiently for the right ball to hit the winning runs as Stuart Broad continues to target the Aussie captain's rib cage.

    The final ball of the over is nudged off his hip to wide mid-on. Another run closer to victory.

    Australia need three now.

  12. Postpublished at 19:16 British Summer Time 20 June 2023

    This partnership has been worth 50.

  13. Postpublished at 19:16 British Summer Time 20 June 2023

    Matthew Henry
    BBC Sport at Edgbaston

    There’s a man in front of me with his hands on his face just staring at the floor.

  14. 'What drama!'published at 19:16 British Summer Time 20 June 2023

    Jim Maxwell
    BBC Test Match Special

    BairstowImage source, Reuters

    What intensity. What drama!

  15. Aus 277-8published at 19:16 British Summer Time 20 June 2023

    An attempted pull from Nathan Lyon off Stuart Broad is clothed. Ollie Pope takes evasive action, but might that have been a half chance?

    Four to win for the Aussies.

  16. 'It is now or never'published at 19:14 British Summer Time 20 June 2023

    Sir Alastair Cook
    Former England captain on BBC Test Match Special

    It is now or never for England.

  17. Aus 276-8published at 19:14 British Summer Time 20 June 2023

    Stuart Broad bangs it in short but it is well fended off by Nathan Lyon for a dot ball.

  18. Aus 276-8published at 19:14 British Summer Time 20 June 2023

    Pat Cummins gets out of the way of a couple more short balls from Ollie Robinson to see off a maiden over.

    England Ben Stokes took his cap off...but then turns to Stuart Broad.

    Five to win for Australia.

  19. get involved

    Get Involved - Mankad?published at 19:12 British Summer Time 20 June 2023

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    EnglandImage source, PA Media

    Alex Bigham: Time to pull out the Mankad I think.

  20. How has he hit that?published at 19:12 British Summer Time 20 June 2023

    Sir Alastair Cook
    Former England captain on BBC Test Match Special

    How has he hit that? With all his weight going to square leg.