England vs Australia 1st Test at Cardiff, 10 Jul, 2015

Toss: England, who chose to bat first
England 430/10 (102.1)  &  290/10 (70.1)
Australia 308/10 (84.5)  &  242/10 (70.3)
England won by 169 runs
Man of the Match: Joe Root
  • Nathan Lyon 0 * (5)

Over 38.1 SR Watson bowls a good length delivery to Joe Root, no runs, gets forward and watches it along go through to the keeper.

Over 38.2 SR Watson bowls it short of length to Joe Root, 3 runs, backs away in the crease and cuts it away down to third-man and picks up three runs.

Over 38.3 SR Watson bowls a good length delivery to Gary Ballance, no runs, gets forward and defends it back to the bowler.

Over 38.4 SR Watson bowls a back of length delivery to Gary Ballance, no runs, gets right behind the line and blocks it back to the bowler.

Over 38.5 SR Watson bowls a pitched up delivery to Gary Ballance, no runs, gets forward and defends it with full face of the bat on the on-side.

Over 38.6 SR Watson bowls it short of length to Gary Ballance, no runs, goes deep in the crease and misses the flick.

Over 40.1 SR Watson bowls it short of length to Joe Root, no runs, goes deep in the crease and cuts it straight to gully.

Over 40.2 SR Watson bowls a good length delivery to Joe Root, no runs, comes on to the front foot and punches it to mid-on.

Over 40.3 SR Watson bowls a good length delivery to Joe Root, no runs, gets forward and defends it solidly towards point.

Over 40.4 SR Watson bowls a pitched up delivery to Joe Root, 4 Byes!

Over 40.5 SR Watson bowls a short and rising delivery to Joe Root, no runs, gets behind the line to defend, the ball beats the outside edge of the bat.

Over 40.6 SR Watson bowls a pitched up delivery to Joe Root, Boundary! Gets forward and drive to perfection through cover to end the over on a high.

Over 42.1 SR Watson bowls a pitched up delivery to Joe Root, no runs, gets forward and looking to drive on the off-side but misses.

Over 42.2 SR Watson bowls a pitched up delivery to Gary Ballance, 2 runs, comes across the line and flicks it away through mid-wicket and picks up couple of runs.

Over 42.3 SR Watson bowls a pitched up delivery to Gary Ballance, no runs, gets forward and looks to drive away from the body but misses.

Over 42.4 SR Watson bangs it short onto the pitch to Gary Ballance, no runs, goes deep in the crease and sways away from the bouncer.

Over 42.4 SR Watson bangs it short onto the pitch to Gary Ballance, no runs, goes deep in the crease and sways away from the bouncer.

Over 42.5 SR Watson bowls a pitched up delivery to Gary Ballance, no runs, gets forward and drives it back to bowler with inside half of the bat.

Over 42.6 SR Watson bowls a pitched up delivery to Gary Ballance, no runs, gets reaches out and tries to cut but gets beaten.

Over 45.1 SR Watson bowls a good length delivery to Gary Ballance, 2 runs, gets forward and tucks it away through mid-wicket and picks up couple of runs.

Over 45.2 SR Watson bowls a pitched up delivery to Gary Ballance, no runs, gets forward and digs it out back to bowler.

Over 45.3 SR Watson bowls a good length delivery to Gary Ballance, no runs, comes on to the front foot and defends it down the pitch.

Over 45.4 SR Watson bowls a good length delivery to Gary Ballance, no runs, gets cover the line and shoulders arms.

Over 45.5 SR Watson bowls it wide outside off to Gary Ballance, no runs, gets forward and left alone outside off through to the keeper.

Over 45.6 SR Watson bowls it short of length to Gary Ballance, no runs, comes across the line and works it to square-leg.

Over 64.1 SR Watson bowls it short of length to Joe Root, no runs, goes on to the back foot and cuts it hard towards gully.

Over 64.2 SR Watson bowls a pitched up delivery to Joe Root, no runs, gets forward and punches it to cover.

Over 64.3 SR Watson bowls a pitched up delivery to Joe Root, no runs, gets forward and pushes hard at it and is beaten

Over 64.4 SR Watson bowls it short of length to Joe Root, 3 runs, goes on to the back foot and cuts it hard pass point and picks up three runs.

Over 64.5 SR Watson bowls a good length delivery to Ben Stokes, no runs, gets forward, lifts his bat and let it go through to the keeper.

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