Day 3: England lead by 165 with 4 wickets left
Day 3: England lead by 165 with 4 wickets left
Ian Bell was 56 not out as England reached 230-6 at tea on the third day of the opening Ashes test against Australia on Friday, notching up a lead of 165 runs following a fluctuating afternoon session.
Though Bell successfully survived an lbw decision from Shane Watson’s bowling due to a successful referral, the test remains perfectly balanced due to the loss of two English wickets before and after lunch.
Ashton Agar, who earlier claimed his first test wicket when he had Alastair Cook caught for 50, removed Jonny Bairstow for 15, taking his figures to 2-53.
Peter Siddle then dismissed Matt Prior for 31, leaving Stuart Broad on 1 not out at tea.
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