The 2015 Ashes are all square after Australia’s 405 run victory, completed on the 4th Day at Lords. Going into what would be the final day leading by 364, the Aussies would add quick runs in the morning, thanks largely to Steve Smith (58), Michael Clarke (32) and Mitchell Marsh (27 off 18 balls), allowing […]
Australia with their foot on England’s throat after Day 2
Australia are in an even more commanding position after Day 2 of the 2nd Ashes Test at Lords. After Steve Smith’s imperious 215 carried Australia to a monstrous innings of 8/566 dec, England’s top order crumbled to be 4/30 before Alistair Cook and Ben Stokes steadied the ship somewhat to see England a massive 481 runs […]
Australia Rules Day 1
Centuries to Chris Rogers and Steve Smith have put Australia in a commanding position at 1/337 after the first day of the 2nd Ashes Test at Lords. Pivotal moment – This may be a bit simplistic, but the biggest moment of the day took place before a ball had been bowled. Michael Clarke correctly called […]