Aus 96-2published at 47 overs
A single apiece for Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne.
Australia have only scored 35 runs in this session.
We've been playing for an hour and 45 minutes.
Summary
Australia's tail wags to take tourists to slender 12-run lead
Murphy and Cummins put on 49 for ninth wicket
Smith narrowly survives incredibly close run-out on 43, but holes out for 71
Root, Anderson & Broad all in the wickets as Australia fall from 115-2 to 185-7
Broad removes Khawaja and Head in magical post-lunch spell
In morning session, Labuschagne spectacularly caught by diving Root at first slip
Aus 96-2published at 47 overs
Anderson analysispublished at 12:41 British Summer Time 28 July 2023
This is interesting... there are some subtle differences, which may suggest why James Anderson is not getting the success he enjoyed last summer.
Aus 94-2published at 46 overs
What is that!?!
James Anderson offers Steve Smith some width and he tries to chop it away but misses.
It was a very ugly shot and he's fortunate that he's not edged behind.
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Robert Allen: So why’s Bairstow not going for that catch? Amazing take by Root, but that’s a keeper's catch all day.
Postpublished at 12:37 British Summer Time 28 July 2023
Here's the brilliant Joe Root catch to remove Marnus Labuschagne.
You're going to want to watch this a few times to appreciate just how good it was.
Aus 92-2published at 45 overs
Trail by 191
Steve Smith is up and running.
He drops onto the back foot and nudges into the leg side before sprinting through for a single.
How's stat?!published at 12:35 British Summer Time 28 July 2023
Image source, Getty ImagesMarnus Labuschagne is removed for nine with a strike rate of just 11.11. That is his lowest in his career for an innings that has lasted 25 or more balls.
How's stat?!published at 12:32 British Summer Time 28 July 2023
Andy Zaltzman
Cricket statistician on Test Match SpecialThat takes Joe Root into the top five of Test history for most Test catches as a fielder, overtaking Mark Waugh with his 182nd.
Aus 91-2published at 44 overs
Another maiden for James Anderson and England.
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The smile on Joe Root's face there shows there is no better feeling in cricket than taking a brilliant catch.
From Charlie in Barnet
Postpublished at 12:29 British Summer Time 28 July 2023
James Anderson is back. He's replaced Chris Woakes.
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Well done Marnus, you batted for nearly 100 balls and put on less than Moeen did with one leg.
Charlie
Aus 91-2published at 43 overs
Steve Smith plays out a dot to end Mark Wood's over.
Postpublished at 12:27 British Summer Time 28 July 2023
Matthew Henry
BBC Sport at The Oval
Image source, Getty ImagesI'm right behind Joe Root. That was some catch.
Gasps from the crowd turn into cheers of "Rooooot" as the replay is shown on the big screen.
Postpublished at 12:27 British Summer Time 28 July 2023
Glenn McGrath
Ex-Australia bowler on BBC Test Match SpecialUnbelievable catch, he didn't just go to his left, he went a long way to his left. That was Bairstow's catch.
Postpublished at 12:26 British Summer Time 28 July 2023
Jonathan Agnew
BBC cricket correspondent on Test Match SpecialWhat a catch that is, to his left. Labuschagne is having a mutter there as he walks off. This was a brilliant catch from Joe Root.
WICKETpublished at 42.5 overs
Labuschagne c Root b Wood 9 (Aus 91-2)
WHAT. A. CATCH.
Wow. Wow. Wow.
Mark Wood straightens Marnus Labuschagne up and a thick edge flies between Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root at first slip.
It should be Bairstow's catch but he doesn't move at all, and Root has to react late and take a superb one-handed grab to his left.
The ball was almost behind him. Superb.
How's stat?!published at 12:23 British Summer Time 28 July 2023
Andy Zaltzman
Cricket statistician on Test Match SpecialMarnus Labuschagne scored just eight off his first 75 balls. The last time an Australian had fewer in England off 75 balls was in 1909. Charlie McCartney had 7 off 75 at Headingley.
Postpublished at 12:22 British Summer Time 28 July 2023
A change for England as Mark Wood replaces Stuart Broad.
Usman Khawaja has 37 off 123 balls by the way, and Marnus Labuschagne has nine off 77!
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Re Sam @12:12 - No one has said that Australia are playing bad cricket, but you cannot say it's exciting cricket! No doubt Ben will do something weird to change the temperament soon! Gonna fall asleep otherwise.
Freddie in London