Joe Root scores a wonderful century on day one, his first on Australian soil. Currently 128 not out.

England 9 for 315 nearing stumps.

That was a great innings by Joe Root after coming in at 5-2, he finally scores a Test century in Australia. We'll see, when Australia bat, how good England's score of 325-9 is.

1 hour ago, King Rollo said:

That was a great innings by Joe Root after coming in at 5-2, he finally scores a Test century in Australia. We'll see, when Australia bat, how good England's score of 325-9 is.

Agreed, it's hard to say whether it's a good score or not as so many of our batsmen went out to average balls or brain farts. Not sure the Aussies will make as many errors as we did, but our bowling is pretty good to be fair. Think the key will be how long we can bat in that first session for.

England add 9 runs to their overnight score and are bowled out for 334.

Root was magnificent, he’s helped get England into a strong position.

I think England’s bowlers will do better than the Australian, bar maybe Starc. It’ll be down to how the Australian batters perform.

I can see Australia falling short of the 334.

England take their first wicket. Australia 77 for 1 off just 13.1 overs.

Australia trail England by 257 runs.

The 100 is up for Australia.

111 for 1.

Weatherald with his fist international 50, currently 52* not out.

Tea break on Day 2 and Australia are 130 for 1.

Weatherald on 59

Labuschange on 27

England's lead is 204 runs.

Day 2 Dinner Break

Australia 228 for 3. They now trailer England by 106 runs.

Australia has played very well throughout the day, but it if England can get on top in the final night session of the day they could end the day in front.

England are back in this now, they’ve picked up 2 wickets in the over. Australia are 292 for 5.

Australia have taken the lead at 339 for 6. Australia have performed better than I expected today, happy with that.

Australia have wrestled back control late on Day 2. At stumps they are 378 for 6, 44 runs ahead of England.

The start to Day 3 will be crucial.

Enjoying this match. England absolutely will be kicking themselves with all the missed opportunities. Makes me feel less certain of the result even if Australia are definitely in control for now.

8 hours ago, Dircadirca said:

Enjoying this match. England absolutely will be kicking themselves with all the missed opportunities. Makes me feel less certain of the result even if Australia are definitely in control for now.

It just takes a good bowling spell from England at the start of today’s play and they’re right back in this.

Joe Root will need some help in the next session for England!

5 minutes ago, Steve201 said:

Joe Root will need some help in the next session for England!

Absolutely, if they can get Australia out quickly and Root finds a batting partner it's very much a live test.

England can't afford to let Australia's lead blow out to 100-150+ runs.

Australia 450 for 8 are the r d of the first session on Day 3.

A lead of 116 runs.

Australia bowled out for 511, a lead of 177.

I think this match will be over today before the lights come on. Australia's batting and bowling has been so much better than England's.

43 minutes ago, King Rollo said:

I think this match will be over today before the lights come on. Australia's batting and bowling has been so much better than England's.

I don't think the match will get into Day 5 unless England put on a decent partnership to start the day.

I think England will be bowled out about 50-100 runs in front and Australia will win by 7 wickets.