3.15pm: It's been a good half an hour for Andrew Tye - he's just been sold for $1.1m in the IPL auction
2.55pm So that's the end of that. England have a decent total on the board, but significantly less than they would have envisaged at 151 for 2 in the 26th over. But Andrew Tye's exceptional variations unpicked their set batsmen, and failed to let the new ones settle. After looking all at sea at 3-0 down, Australia are suddenly well placed to finish the series on a high. Back in 30 for the chase.
Himanshu: "I don't know if that's even justified but had the English batsman shown 1 percent of the grit and determination shown by both South African and Indian batsmen in the recently finished Bullring test, especially on that devil surface, they'd have at least played their 50 overs. Poor finish to a wonderful start!" Fair point, but not sure 150 for 2 in 50 overs would have helped England's cause. Test and one-day cricket are poles apart at present ...
James B: "I realise that aggressive hitting is their bit but some utterly mindless batting from England here. From 2 for 140 after 23.2 they would have eyed 330 to 350. But 8 for 119 in 24.2 followed. I understand the aggression usually works but I'd say they left 30 or so out there by not electing to reign it in a bit and bat out the overs. Should have made 300 plus from that start. Tough to judge a new pitch but I'd say Australia in front. "
JT Ball b Tye 0 (2b 0x4 0x6) SR: 0.00
Razaaq: "What do you reckon is a good total on this pitch? 300+?" Hard to say, it's a bit two-paced, and there's plenty of zip in it for the seamers. But equally, the outfield is lightning. 280 might be more par
JE Root c Warner b Tye 62 (68b 2x4 0x6) SR: 91.17
END OF OVER:47 | 10 Runs | ENG: 258/8 | RR: 5.48
- Joe Root62 (67b)
- Tom Curran10 (6b)
- Mitchell Starc9-0-63-1
- Andrew Tye9-0-45-3
Phil: "Willeys wicket: Scorcher caught Scorcher b Scorcher 2"
John: "Given that Willey ended up with one hand off the bat, I think that it's safe to assume that it was another slower ball. Willey is a Perth teammate of Tye so, if he can't pick them, it's going to be very difficult for the others." That knuckleball is mighty effective. I couldn't pick it from here, that's for sure!
END OF OVER:46 | 6 Runs 1 Wkt | ENG: 248/8 | RR: 5.39
- Tom Curran1 (1b)
- Joe Root61 (66b)
- Andrew Tye9-0-45-3
- Josh Hazlewood9-0-51-0
Shane: "Bet they wish they hadn't rested Woakes now!" Yes indeed. Just as he had entered some of the best batting form of his life
jazz: "Really encouraging bowling performance from the Aussies here. Starc and Hazlewood haven't been at their best, and it's been the other guys who have really stepped up. " Indeed, Tye has been exceptional, and Zampa's had a fine outing too
DJ Willey c Marsh b Tye 2 (6b 0x4 0x6) SR: 33.33
END OF OVER:45 | 3 Runs | ENG: 242/7 | RR: 5.37
- David Willey1 (4b)
- Joe Root58 (63b)
- Josh Hazlewood9-0-51-0
- Andrew Tye8-0-39-2
Alan: "Do you have to be a short sighted know it all a get a "job" at cric info?" Nope, but it helps. Good grammar is useful, too.