"Atkinson continues. Starc tries a big yahooo but misses. He takes a single off the fourth ball to leave Boland with two balls to face. Atkinson beats hime with beauty to finish with. Where was this length yesterday fellas? Paul O'Neil speaks for a lot of awaking English fans: Hi Jim, I'm already anxious about England batting. I was here two weeks ago - that Saturday morning collapse - and it literally ruined my weekend."
"Scott Boland is the new man but as Atkinson struck off the final ball of the over he won't be on strike. Starc turns down what could have been an easy two off Archer. Not sure about that. He does take a single off the fifth ball of the over so Archer will have one ball at Boland. A fast ball from Archer but Boland plays it well, dropping his hands and letting it pass through to Smith."
Australia sit around 418 for 8 by the 85th over with Starc contributing and Boland newly in. Gus Atkinson provides crucial breakthroughs, removing Alex Carey with a fine delivery and ending a dangerous partnership. Carey and Starc had pushed the lead into the high seventies, forcing England to take the new ball and bowl short, probing lines. Archer and Atkinson rotate overs to build pressure and restrict scoring opportunities. England react cautiously to the big wicket, while Australia still hold a meaningful lead with only two wickets in hand and overs remaining.
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