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Ashes 2019: Australia wrestle back control after Joe Root and Rory Burns give England hope in fourth Test

Re-live all the action from the fourth Test at Old Trafford

Michael Jones
Friday 06 September 2019 13:42 EDT
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England face a fight to the keep their Ashes campaign afloat after Josh Hazlewood squashed a brave resistance from Rory Burns and Joe Root on day three of the fourth Test.

Responding to Australia's formidable declaration mark of 497 for eight, England closed on 200 for five, still 98 short of the follow-on target at Old Trafford.

Their hopes of saving the game and the urn were aided by conditions in Manchester, with morning rain and bad light in the evening allowing just 64 overs possible out a planned 98, while for long periods Burns (81) and Root (71) appeared in control of matters.

In the end the pair shared a defiant stand of 141 in nearly 53 overs - their second-century partnership and England's biggest of the series - only for Hazlewood to intervene with a late, decisive spell. Re-live the action live:

When is the fourth Ashes Test?

The fourth Test takes place on 4-8 September at Old Trafford.

What time does it start?

The toss will take place at 10:30am on Wednesday 4 September, with play due to get underway each day at 11am.

Where can I watch it?

The Test will be shown live on Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Main Event from 10am.

Teams

England: Burns, Denly, Root, Roy, Stokes, Bairstow, Buttler, Overton, Archer, Broad, Leach.

Australia: Warner, Harris, Labuschagne, Smith, Head, Wade, Paine, Cummins, Starc, Lyon, Hazlewood.

AUS 16-2, lead by 212

GONE! Another one for Broad!

Harris takes a small step forward and Broad brings the ball back into him, hitting him on the front pad. Broad runs off in celebration again.

Harris reviews but hawkeye shows three reds.

Harris lbw Broad 6 (16)

Michael Jones7 September 2019 15:00

AUS 16-2, lead by 212, Labuschagne 5, Smith 0

England are on fire and the crowd let Steve Smith know it by giving him a loud chorus of pantomime boos as he comes to the crease.

Michael Jones7 September 2019 15:01

AUS 16-2, lead by 212, Labuschagne 5, Smith 0

This is the big partnership. Can England get one of these two early? Labuschagne looks a little nervous but Smith is on strike.

Michael Jones7 September 2019 15:02

AUS 16-2, lead by 212, Labuschagne 5, Smith 0

Oh dear me.

Broad shoots one into Smith's legs and it keeps low. Smith manages to just get the toe of the bat on the ball. 

Broad has his hands on his head. 

Michael Jones7 September 2019 15:03

AUS 18-2, lead by 214, Labuschagne 5, Smith 2

Wide, full and swinging away from Smith who swings at the ball and tries to pull the bat away just as he connects. It flies through the cover region and Smith picks up teo runs.

Michael Jones7 September 2019 15:06

AUS 20-2, lead by 216, Labuschagne 7, Smith 2

Labuschagne drives Archer with one hand and gets the ball past point for a couple. 

Close. Very close.

Archer jags one away from Labuschagne and beats the bat.

Michael Jones7 September 2019 15:08

AUS 24-2, lead by 220, Labuschagne 11, Smith 2

Labuschagne feels for the ball and guides it through gully for four down to third man. 

Michael Jones7 September 2019 15:09

AUS 24-2, lead by 220, Labuschagne 11, Smith 2

Catch! 

Smith tries a straight drive and hits the ball in the air to mid-on. It bounces before it reaches Jofra Archer.

Both these batsmen look frenetic, compared to their usually composed selves.

Michael Jones7 September 2019 15:11

AUS 24-2, lead by 220, Labuschagne 11, Smith 2

Oh my. 

Broad darts the ball back at Smith beats the bat and goes through him. Smith can't believe it.

Michael Jones7 September 2019 15:12

AUS 24-2, lead by 220, Labuschagne 11, Smith 2

This is the most uncomfortable Steve Smith has looked all series. It's pity its come with Australia 220 ahead.

Broad gets another to nip back at Smith who leaves the ball. It narrowly misses the pads and Broad shakes his head in disbelief.

Michael Jones7 September 2019 15:14

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