England v Australia



Wicket falls
40.4 overs: Aus 158-7 Wicket Johnson ct Anderson b Swann
Matt Prior's shy deflects off Mike Hussey's bat and rolls over the long-on boundary, which means Mr Cricket collects five for his troubles. Mitchell Johnson smears a hefty whack over mid-on but the broad-shouldered Queenslander is back in the hutch the following ball as he miscues a push to James Anderson at short cover.

40 overs: Aus 149-6
Neat reverse sweep from Hussey gleans three runs, but Shah is doing a sterling job holding up one end. Johnson attempts an expansive drive, but cannot penetrate the infield.

39 overs: Aus 145-6
Hussey is beaten by a belter from Swann, turning from middle to outside off as Matt Prior whips of the bails rather optimistically. But the back foot is clearly in its ground. Another sensational over from Swann, leaking just two runs.

38 overs: Aus 143-6
With two left-handers at the crease, Shah opts to go around the wicket, but neither man is willing to launch the munitions with the match delicately poised. Just two from the over. So when's the batting powerplay gonna be taken?

37 overs: Aus 141-6
Lovely punchy drive down the track from Johnson, which Bresnan does well to prevent from crossing the boundary. It's all good for the hosts right now.

Wicket falls
36.3 overs: Aus 138-6 Wicket Hopes ct and bowled Swann 11
A leading edge off Hopes' bat sails high into the air and straight into Graeme Swann's hands. Hopes was way too early with the shot, almost hitting the back of the bat to leave Swann with figures of 3-13 from 6.3 overs. In comes Mitchell Johnson. read more
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