"There's a big first session comi- ah, I can't be bothered. Sure, the first session will shape the rest of this match, and may tell us whether Travis Head is going to make a third matchwinning century of the series, but it's impossible to escape the end-of-term feeling that has pervaded this Test so far. We're used to dead rubbers in Ashes series, particularly when England play in Australia."
"A poor bowling performance from England allowed Australia to charge to 166 for two, a deficit of 218, in only 34.1 runs. Travis Head is 91 not out from 87 balls; the nightwatchman Michael Neser has 1 from 15. Neser was struck nastily on the elbow just before the close, a reminder that this pitch though largely good for batting is on the capricious side. If England, particularly Matthew Potts, find their length this morning they can force their way back into the game."
Australia reached 166 for two at the close, leading by 218 with Travis Head unbeaten on 91 from 87 balls and Michael Neser one from 15. England produced a poor bowling performance that allowed rapid scoring, reaching 166 in only 34.1 overs. The match carries an end-of-term, dead-rubber feel; the series will finish 4-1 or 3-2, with 4-1 looking more likely. Neser was struck on the elbow before close, underlining that the pitch, though generally good for batting, can be capricious. If England, particularly Matthew Potts, find their length in the morning session they can force a recovery.
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