Ashes 2019: Joe Root makes fighting fifty as England keep faint third Test hopes alive
Catch-up on how all the action unfolded on Day Three at Headingley
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Your support makes all the difference.England fought their way to 155-3, but Australia remain favourites to win the third Ashes Test.
Joe Root and Joe Denly both passed fifty in pursuit of a target of 359, and though the latter departed soon after reaching his half-century, England’s captain remains unbeaten overnight on 75.
Root’s fine hand ensures England maintain slim hopes of pulling off the most remarkable of chases, and you can see how the third day’s action all unfolded below:
When is the third Test?
The third Test takes place on 22-26 August.
What time does it start?
The toss takes place at 10:30am in Thursday, with play scheduled to get underway at 11am each day.
Where can I watch it?
Live coverage of each day’s play will be shown on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports The Ashes from 10am.
Odds
England to win: 8/11
Australia to win: 21/10
Draw: 29/4
Prediction
England to win: As long as the weather plays ball, this could be the moment the series swings in England’s favour. With Jofra Archer set to renew his bowling assault and no Steve Smith to dig Australia out of trouble, England should be able to level the series here with bright sunshine forecast for the weekend.
110.2 England 270-7 (target 359), Archer 5, Stokes 55
Cummins is handed the ball and told to pepper Archer with short balls. But his second delivery is too wide and allows Archer to cut away for four. He can certainly bat.
110.5 England 271-7 (target 359), Archer 6, Stokes 55
Chaos in the middle! Archer thinks there's a quick single on, but Wade is quick to the ball. He gets back just as the ball crashes against the stumps and then runs away to the outfield. In the end, England do get a single.
111.1 England 271-7 (target 359), Archer 6, Stokes 55
Archer edges one to Warner at first slip but it doesn't quite carry! England are going to need plenty of luck if they're to get the required 88 runs.
112.0 England 271-7 (target 359), Archer 6, Stokes 55
Archer almost plays into Australia's hands by swinging at a short ball. He's done well to navigate another good over from Pattinson, though.
113.0 England 277-7 (target 359), Archer 7, Stokes 60
Lyon is brought back into the attack and tempts Archer into a slog on the leg side. It goes high in the air but lands safely. That's followed by a brilliant shot from Stokes. He charges down the pitch and drives down the ground for four. England take six from the over.
114.0 England 277-7 (target 359), Archer 7, Stokes 60
Another maiden from Pattinson, who's bowled tirelessly but is yet to take a wicket. Archer's hanging in there, but the onus is on Stokes to get runs now.
114.2 England 286-7 (target 359), Archer 15, Stokes 60
Archer isn't afraid to take Lyon on! He hits back-to-back boundaries, swiping the ball dismissively away to the leg side. The second is very nearly caught by Hazlewood, but it bounces just in front of him. England now need 73 to win.
114.5 WICKET! Archer c Head b Lyon 15, 286-8
It was fun while it lasted, but Archer goes! He tries one big shot too many, sweeping the ball high in the air and picking out Head, who takes the catch on the boundary.
115.1 WICKET! Broad lbw b Pattinson 0
Broad is given out lbw! But he's reviewed it.
And the review shows there's no bat involved! A brilliant yorker from Pattinson hits Broad on the boot right in front of off stump. Australia now need just one wicket to retain the Ashes.
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