Cliff Notes – ENG 105/4 (23.0 ov, Harry Brook 28, Ben Stokes 4, Mitchell Starc 3/24) – Lunch – Australia vs England 1st Test Match Live Score Summary
- Mitchell Starc’s exceptional bowling dismantled England’s top order, claiming 3 wickets for just 24 runs in 8 overs, including Joe Root for a duck.
- The loss of Ollie Pope was pivotal, as he and Harry Brook were building a promising partnership before his dismissal.
- Concerns were raised about the slow over rate, with only 23 overs bowled before lunch, prompting commentary on the match’s pace.
ENG 105/4 (23.0 ov, Harry Brook 28, Ben Stokes 4, Mitchell Starc 3/24) – Lunch – Australia vs England 1st Test Match Live Score, Summary
12.21pm Phew, that’s lunch. Take a moment, everyone. It’s not been dull. Australia with the early advantage through the superb work of Mitchell Starc who blew through England’s top order including Joe Root for a duck. The loss of Ollie Pope was also a key moment as he and Harry Brook were rebuilding positively. Matt Roller sends over these numbers: Starc: 3-24 (8). The others: 1-76 (15). Alex Malcolm will sum up the session here. Miller will be back with you after the break.
Andy_Roo: “There’s probably no point in commenting on the terrible over rate. 23 only.”
Fayeez: “Whats the par score? 250-300?” Looks a pretty good pitch. Reckon at least 350.
Starc to Stokes, no run, back of a length outside off, left alone