"Doggett, tall and lean and looking about 12 years old from the grandstand, with a beaky nose and a boyish haircut, lobs one past the nose of Stokes. He's getting decent bounce, discomfited Jacks before that with one that jumped and deflected for a single. Works away in the channel to end the over against Stokes, but English discipline holds. In truth, often in the last few years Stokes has been the least Bazball of his troupe."
"On the sweepstake (keep those coming in, I'm already out under the honour system) Kev McMahon offers, I'm at the Gabba, and it's $#@&ing hot, so I'm seeking a balance between a match long enough to be worth coming in for and dropping dead of heat exhaustion. Can concur, Kev, it is exactly that hot, even on the way to the ground today."
England sit at around 159–160 for 6 late in the afternoon session with Ben Stokes (about 18) and Will Jacks (around 11–12) batting. Neser and Doggett have been operating from ends that generate bounce and occasional awkward short deliveries, producing hurried fends and singles. England’s fielding and batting discipline have contained momentum despite pressure. The extreme heat at the Gabba is a noted factor for players and spectators. England remain roughly 18 runs behind Australia and are positioned to apply pressure by consolidating their current innings. There have been only two tied Tests in history at this venue and Madras.
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