England had a fine first day in Perth, finishing on 305 for four after Dawid Malan made a superb maiden Test century 10.09am GMT When England won the toss and batted this morning, they wouldnīt have dared ask for more than a score of 305 for four at the close. Itīs already theirir highest total of the series. They were in a bit of trouble before Dawid Malan and Jonny Bairstow gave a lesson in how to bat in Australian conditions. Malan made his maiden Test century, an innings that was so impressive in so many different ways; and Bairstow, promoted to No6, reached his highest score against Australia. England arenīt back in the series just yet, but at least they have identified a route back. Australia bowled pretty well on an excellent pitch, with Hazlewood the pick of their attack. They have a newish ball to work with tomorrow morning and will still feel they can dismiss England for under 400. England will want at least 450, ideally 500. It should be a cracking second day. Thanks for your company, bye! 10.04am GMT 89th over: England 305-4 (Malan 110, Bairstow 75) Bairstow, who looks mentally tired, plays a nothing stroke at Cummins and is beaten. Cummins is still steaming in, but he canīt get the late wicket that Australia crave. Itīs the end of a superb day for England. Continue reading...
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