Day Two: Australia all out for 487 Any thoughts? Email Geoff Lemon
90th over: Australia 369-5 (Marsh 28, Carey 23) The 90th over arrives – roughly 18 hours too late for the umpires but that’s modern over rates for you. Australia have added 22 runs so far with the only close shave an LBW appeal in the day’s first over. Carey continues to grope outside off stump, tempting fate. But Shahzad can’t catch the edge.
89th over: Australia 368-5 (Marsh 27, Carey 23) Shaheen helps Carey find form by plopping a big half volley on a platter for him first ball. The batter nods his thanks and drives it for four. Shaheen’s response is a good one, faster and wider and Carey steps out and swishes. Good duel here. A batter battling for his spot in the side, a bowler sharpening his role as a spearhead.