In the Ashes, Australia will resume their first innings at the overnight score of 307 for 4 against England, on Day 2 of the fifth and final cricket test at Kensington Oval, London today. When stumps were drawn yesterday, Steven Smith on 66 and Peter Siddle on 18 were at the crease. The highlight of the opening day was Shane Watson's blistering 176, comprising 25 fours and 1 six. Earlier, Australia won the toss and opted to bat first.Hosts England have already won the 5-match series. They had won the opening test by 14 runs, followed by a brilliant 347-run victory in the second, and a 74-run triumph in the fourth. The third test ended in a draw.
News On AIR | August 22, 2013 9:02 AM
Oz dominate first day's play of Ashes final Test