Ashes participant scores as Australian star scores 1/10 and England win third Test
Harry Brook introduced himself on the Ashes stage with a match-winning knock for England that saved the collection alive and delivered one other memorable Headingley climax. Brook batted with nice maturity as he made a steely 75, taking a decisive chunk out of the 251-run goal and set a fireplace underneath this summer season’s rivalry, leaving Australia 2-1 forward with two to play.
The Yorkshireman fell with 21 nonetheless wanted because the third Test descended into nerve-shredding pressure, however Mark Wood minimize by means of the anxiousness with a feisty 16 not out and Chris Woakes accomplished a exceptional return to the Test enviornment by crunching the profitable runs in direction of the delirious Western Terrace to complete unbeaten on 32.
England’s three-wicket win was achieved regardless of Ben Stokes’ dismissal for simply 13, a smooth nick down the leg-side robbing the hosts of their inspirational captain and the architect of their 2019 Ashes miracle firstly of the decisive ultimate session.
But in Brook that they had a brand new hero, prepared to hold the burden all the best way to ultimate furlong earlier than passing it over to Woakes and Wood – making an emphatic first impression on their belated introductions to the collection.
Australia participant scores – by Neil Squires
David Warner – 1. Left the sphere with a rueful smile and along with his place doubtful after Stuart Broad’s stranglehold over him continued.
Usman Khawaja – 6. Useful second innings contribution delivered in his standard measured, unflappable type.
Marnus Labuschagne – 6. Fought onerous to get in twice however then obtained out – the story of his Ashes up to now.
Steve Smith – 6. Contributed a exceptional 5 first innings catches however the huge rating which might have nailed down the Ashes escaped him.
Travis Head – 9. Brilliant Stokes-style counterattack underneath the Saturday night time lights gave Australia a defendable goal.
Mitchell Marsh – 9. Blistering first innings century on his recall to the aspect saved Australia within the sport.
Alex Carey – 5. Targeted by the Headingley crowd after his Lord’s antics and shrunk within the highlight.
Mitchell Starc – 8. Terrific second innings efficiency with the ball introduced key wickets for Australia however couldn’t fairly get his aspect over the road.
Pat Cummins – 7. Not fairly at his finest after a wearying schedule however nonetheless picked up a ‘six-for’ within the first innings.
Todd Murphy – 5. Took some heavy punishment from Ben Stokes filling the large boots of Nathan Lyon and never trusted by his captain yesterday .
Scott Boland – 5. More costly than standard after being introduced again into the aspect though he didn’t get pleasure from a number of luck.
England participant scores – by PA
ZAK CRAWLEY: Scores of 33 and 44 promised a lot however each occasions his edge was taken after Mitch Marsh dangled the carrot exterior off. Four 30-plus scores in six innings however only one fifty. 6 (out of 10).
BEN DUCKETT: Endured a quiet Test after two fifties at Lord’s. Helped England make a constructive begin in pursuit of 251 however was stopped in his tracks after Mitchell Starc blew his entrance pad off. 5
HARRY BROOK: Catapulted to first drop after Ollie Pope’s harm however settled again in his standard place of 5 within the second innings, responding with an assertive 75 that broke the again of a nervy chase. 8
JOE ROOT: Put down two regulation catches at first slip, the primary off Marsh costing England a mammoth 112 runs. Got in then obtained out, twice dismissed by Pat Cummins, who has had his quantity 11 occasions now. 4
JONNY BAIRSTOW: Tipped to make Australia pay after Lord’s, Bairstow dropped one other three catches, two dollies and one powerful. The insecurity with the gloves appears to be seeping into his batting. 4
BEN STOKES: Produced one other colossal knock as his muscular 80 dragged England to inside parity however an more and more creaky decrease physique, which restricted his function as batter solely, continues to trigger concern. 8
MOEEN ALI: Offered essential containment to tie down Australia within the second innings and snared Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith to achieve 200 Test wickets. Promotion to a few within the chase didn’t repay. 7
CHRIS WOAKES: An spectacular return after 16 months away. Six wickets, all of them in Australia’s high seven, bowling at good tempo and for lengthy spells. An instrumental 32 not out obtained England house and he fittingly hit the profitable runs. 9
MARK WOOD: Enjoyed his finest Test in England with searing speeds, topping out at 96.5mph, and hostility which unsettled each Australian batter in his method. Celebrated a primary five-wicket haul in England whereas he had two essential – in addition to entertaining – cameos with the bat. 9
STUART BROAD: Maintained his stranglehold over David Warner to up his dismissals tally in opposition to the Australian to 17. Currently the highest wicket-taker (16) within the collection and will play all 5 Tests. 8
OLLIE ROBINSON: A again spasm restricted him to 11.2 overs and a short function with the bat. Even if he’s combating match at Emirates Old Trafford, the seamer would possibly take a breather. 4