Eng 177-2published at 32 overs
Zak Crawley scrambles a single to move onto 98. A nervous hush descends over Old Trafford in anticipation.
England are scoring at seven-and-a-half an over this session.
Summary
England close on 384-4, leading by 67
Crawley hits majestic 189 off 182 balls
Crawley & Root put on 200 stand
Root hits superb 84 and Moeen makes fluent 54
Australia, who lead series 2-1, dismissed for 317
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Eng 177-2published at 32 overs
Postpublished at 15:00 British Summer Time 20 July 2023
Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on BBC Test Match SpecialThe thing I want to see Australia do here now is go back to basics, hit the top of off-stump.
Postpublished at 15:00 British Summer Time 20 July 2023
Jonathan Agnew
BBC cricket correspondent on Test Match SpecialThat is one of the shots of the day from Crawley, what a stroke. Those who have questioned his ability at the top of the order, look at him play now! He can play every shot.
Eng 176-2published at 31.3 overs
If you're going to flash, flash hard. Zak Crawley throws everything at the shot and a thick edge goes over the slips for four.
The next shot is wonderful, driving through the covers for four.
Crawley moves onto 97.
Postpublished at 14:56 British Summer Time 20 July 2023
Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on BBC Test Match SpecialCummins keeps changing his mind. It's like his mind is cloudy and he can't make the right decision.
Eng 168-2published at 31 overs
Trail by 149
Pat Cummins goes short to Joe Root, but Root expertly controls the pull to get on top of the bounce and send the ball fizzing away for four.
Cummins, who is looking a bit befuddled, changes tactics again and goes full, but Root drives it beautifully away for four.
That was a gorgeous shot.
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Pat Cummins has had enough. He is bringing himself on.
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So how are you going to approach your innings, Joe?
Answer:
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Jonathan Agnew
BBC cricket correspondent on Test Match SpecialThis will be infuriating for the Australians.
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Michael Vaughan
Former England captain on BBC Test Match SpecialCrawley wasn't far away from hitting the helmet.
It is a skilled shot if you can master it.
Glenn McGrath is shaking his head.
Eng 155-2published at 29.3 overs
When your luck is in.
It is another thick inside edge from Zak Crawley that yet again evades the stumps and whistles fine for four.
Mitchell Starc smiles. I think that is all he can do.
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Currently down the mains sewer in the middle of Bristol (not the best way to spend a Thursday) the connection down here is terrible and the commentary is dropping in and out. Only plus side is last time I was down the sewer and England was playing they racked up 500 in one day against Pakistan, hopefully history repeats itself!!
Denver - Smelling badly in Bristol
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...but he departed the following over thanks to a wonderful catch from Usman Khawaja.
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Moeen Ali survived on 53 when Pat Cummins shelled a chance at mid-wicket...
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Michael Vaughan
Former England captain on BBC Test Match SpecialI think the drinks for England have come at the wrong time because they had a lot of momentum.
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Sam Drury
BBC Sport cricket writer at Old TraffordThe crowd are not best pleased by what they see as time wasting by Australia.
They are enjoying the batting of a certain England opener, though…
“Zak Crawley has become an England player - he’s serious,” is the verdict of a man sat just along from me.
drinks break Drinks break - Eng 151-2published at 29 overs
Everyone pauses for breath as the teams take drinks.
It has been a fantastic session for England so far. Australia will hope this little break hinders the hosts' concentration.
Postpublished at 14:42 British Summer Time 20 July 2023
Isa Guha
Former England bowler on BBC Test Match SpecialThis has been an entertaining over from an England perspective. The crowd are loving it!
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Michael Vaughan
Former England captain on BBC Test Match SpecialThis session has been 12.2 overs with 83 runs.
Zak Crawley has found his Ferrari, he's in gear six and he's off. I don't think he's allowed to go this fast.
Crawley is going now and he might as well keep going.
Eng 151-2published at 29 overs
Trail by 166
There are two fielders at mid-wicket but Zak Crawley perfectly dissects them with a clip off the pads. He then strides forward before whipping the ball fine for another boundary the next delivery.
Pat Cummins, perhaps desperately, attempts to slow the game down by moving his field around, prompting boos from the crowd.
The delay does not make much difference though, as Crawley drills the ball down the ground and runs three.
The crowd are absolutely loving this.