Ashes 2023 - 2nd Match: Day 1 Report
Ashes 2023 - 2nd Match: Day 1 Report
Watch highlights :Highlights of DayToss: England won the toss and chose to bowl first.
Playing XI Changes:
England: Josh Tongue replaced Moeen Ali.
Australia: Mitchell Starc replaced S. Boland.
Batting Card - Australia:
1.David Warner - 66 (88 balls) - b Josh Tongue
2.U Khawaja - 17 (70 balls) - b Josh Tongue
3 Marnus Labuschagne - 47 (93 balls) - c J. Bairstow b Ollie Robinson
4.Steve Smith - 85* (149 balls)
5.Travis Head - 77 (73 balls) - st Jonny Bairstow b Joe Root
6.Cameron Green - 0 (3 balls) - c James Anderson b Joe Root
7.Alex Carey - 11* (30 balls)
Total Score: 339/5 (at the end of Day 1)
Bowling Figures - England:
Josh Tongue - 2 wickets /88
Playing XI Changes:
England: Josh Tongue replaced Moeen Ali.
Australia: Mitchell Starc replaced S. Boland.
Batting Card - Australia:
1.David Warner - 66 (88 balls) - b Josh Tongue
2.U Khawaja - 17 (70 balls) - b Josh Tongue
3 Marnus Labuschagne - 47 (93 balls) - c J. Bairstow b Ollie Robinson
4.Steve Smith - 85* (149 balls)
5.Travis Head - 77 (73 balls) - st Jonny Bairstow b Joe Root
6.Cameron Green - 0 (3 balls) - c James Anderson b Joe Root
7.Alex Carey - 11* (30 balls)
Total Score: 339/5 (at the end of Day 1)
Bowling Figures - England:
Josh Tongue - 2 wickets /88
Joe Root - 2 wickets / 19
Ollie Robinson - 1 wicket/86
Day 1 Match Blog:
The highly anticipated second match of the Ashes 2023 series began with England winning the toss and opting to bowl first. Both teams made a change in their playing XI, with Josh Tongue replacing Moeen Ali for England, while Mitchell Starc came in for S. Boland for Australia.
Australia's innings got off to a solid start with David Warner leading the way. Warner showcased his class and aggression, scoring a brisk 66 runs off 88 deliveries. However, Josh Tongue had justice done to his selection as he dismissed both Warner and U Khawaja (17 runs) to put England on the front foot.
Marnus Labuschagne played a composed innings of 47 runs, but was eventually caught by J. Bairstow off the bowling of Ollie Robinson. The highlight of Australia's innings was the partnership between Steve Smith and Travis Head. Smith, known for his batting prowess, remained unbeaten on 85 runs, showcasing his ability to anchor the innings.
Travis Head continued his good form from the previous match, scoring a quick-fire 77 runs off just 73 balls. However, he was stumped by Jonny Bairstow off the bowling of Joe Root. Root struck again, dismissing Cameron Green for a duck, further denting Australia's progress.
At the end of the day's play, Australia stood at 339/5. England's bowlers struggled to take full advantage of the overcast conditions, while Australia capitalized on their solid batting performance. Alex Carey was unbeaten on 11 runs at stumps.
Josh Tongue emerged as the standout performer for England, claiming two crucial wickets. Joe Root also contributed with two wickets, bringing England back into the game.
The match is finely poised, with Australia slightly ahead at the end of the first day's play. England will be aiming to make further inroads into the Australian batting lineup on the second day, while Australia will look to build on their strong start and post a formidable total.
Stay tuned for more updates as the Ashes battle continues
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Day 1 Match Blog:
The highly anticipated second match of the Ashes 2023 series began with England winning the toss and opting to bowl first. Both teams made a change in their playing XI, with Josh Tongue replacing Moeen Ali for England, while Mitchell Starc came in for S. Boland for Australia.
Australia's innings got off to a solid start with David Warner leading the way. Warner showcased his class and aggression, scoring a brisk 66 runs off 88 deliveries. However, Josh Tongue had justice done to his selection as he dismissed both Warner and U Khawaja (17 runs) to put England on the front foot.
Marnus Labuschagne played a composed innings of 47 runs, but was eventually caught by J. Bairstow off the bowling of Ollie Robinson. The highlight of Australia's innings was the partnership between Steve Smith and Travis Head. Smith, known for his batting prowess, remained unbeaten on 85 runs, showcasing his ability to anchor the innings.
Travis Head continued his good form from the previous match, scoring a quick-fire 77 runs off just 73 balls. However, he was stumped by Jonny Bairstow off the bowling of Joe Root. Root struck again, dismissing Cameron Green for a duck, further denting Australia's progress.
At the end of the day's play, Australia stood at 339/5. England's bowlers struggled to take full advantage of the overcast conditions, while Australia capitalized on their solid batting performance. Alex Carey was unbeaten on 11 runs at stumps.
Josh Tongue emerged as the standout performer for England, claiming two crucial wickets. Joe Root also contributed with two wickets, bringing England back into the game.
The match is finely poised, with Australia slightly ahead at the end of the first day's play. England will be aiming to make further inroads into the Australian batting lineup on the second day, while Australia will look to build on their strong start and post a formidable total.
Stay tuned for more updates as the Ashes battle continues
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