Australia v England, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, 5th Test, The Ashes, 2025

The Ashes 5th Test: Australia v England at Sydney, Live Now

Australia

AUS

*166/2 (34.1)

England

ENG

384/10 (97.3)

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Stumps : Day 2 - Australia trail by 218 runs.

BATSMEN	R	B	4S	6S	SR
Michael Neser *	1	15	0	0	6.67
Travis Head	91	87	15	0	104.60

BOWLERS	O	M	R	W	ECON
Ben Stokes *	8.1	2	30	2	3.67
Josh Tongue	10	0	31	0	3.10

Current Partnership: 4 run (3.1 ov) | Last Wicket: Marnus Labuschagne 48 (68) | Fall of Wicket: 162/2 (30.6 ov)

CRR: 4.86 | Last Ten Overs: 43/1 4.30

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34.1

Ben Stokes to Michael Neser, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Michael Neser hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at slip, who halts the ball.

End of over 34 (2 runs)

Michael Neser 1 (14)

Travis Head 91 (87)

Australia 166/2

Josh Tongue 10-0-31-0

Ben Stokes 8-2-30-2

33.6

Josh Tongue to Michael Neser, 1 run, Michael Neser hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an inswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at square leg for 1 run.

33.5

Josh Tongue to Michael Neser, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Michael Neser hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.

33.4

Josh Tongue to Michael Neser, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Michael Neser hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward short cover, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

33.3

Josh Tongue to Michael Neser, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Michael Neser hangs in the crease to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.

33.2

Josh Tongue to Michael Neser, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Michael Neser hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at deep square leg, who halts the ball.

33.1

Josh Tongue to Travis Head, 1 run, Travis Head hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed cut off an outswinger delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short cover for 1 run.

End of over 33 (1 runs)

Michael Neser 0 (9)

Travis Head 90 (86)

Australia 164/2

Ben Stokes 8-2-30-2

Josh Tongue 9-0-29-0

32.6

Ben Stokes to Michael Neser, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Ben Stokes sends down a delivery outside the off stump, and Michael Neser hangs in the crease and watches it closely, deciding to let ball go to the keeper.

32.5

Ben Stokes to Michael Neser, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Michael Neser hangs in the crease and strives to hit defensive shot, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.

32.4

Ben Stokes to Michael Neser, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Michael Neser hangs in the crease, trying to hit cut, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

32.3

Ben Stokes to Michael Neser, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Michael Neser hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

32.2

Ben Stokes to Travis Head, 1 run, fast ball, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot, towards the deep point for 1 run.

32.1

Ben Stokes to Travis Head, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Travis Head hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

End of over 32 (1 runs)

Michael Neser 0 (5)

Travis Head 89 (84)

Australia 163/2

Josh Tongue 9-0-29-0

Ben Stokes 7-2-29-2

31.6

Josh Tongue to Michael Neser, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Michael Neser hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

31.5

Josh Tongue to Michael Neser, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Michael Neser hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.

31.4

Josh Tongue to Michael Neser, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Michael Neser hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward deep point, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.

31.3

Josh Tongue to Michael Neser, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Michael Neser hangs in the crease to the delivery, letting it go to the keeper without offering a shot.

31.2

Josh Tongue to Michael Neser, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, good length, on the stumps, Michael Neser hangs in the crease to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.

31.1

Josh Tongue to Travis Head, 1 run, inswinger, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot, towards the point for 1 run.

End of over 31 (5 runs)

Marnus Labuschagne 48 (68)

Travis Head 88 (83)

Australia 162/2

Ben Stokes 7-2-29-2

Josh Tongue 8-0-28-0

30.6

Marnus Labuschagne c J Bethell b B Stokes 48 (68) Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne, no run, c J Bethell b B Stokes, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Marnus Labuschagne hangs in the crease and takes a big risk by attempting drive towards slip, edged!! and flies straight to Jacob Bethell, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Marnus Labuschagne.

30.5

Ben Stokes to Travis Head, 1 run, An accurately pitched inswinger on the stumps, Travis Head hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.

30.4

Ben Stokes to Travis Head, Four, Four !! outswinger, back of length, on the off stump, Travis Head hangs in the crease, plays cut in the air to third man. Ball finds the ropes for four.

30.3

Ben Stokes to Travis Head, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Travis Head hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.

30.2

Ben Stokes to Travis Head, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Travis Head hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.

30.1

Ben Stokes to Travis Head, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Travis Head hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

End of over 30 (2 runs)

Marnus Labuschagne 48 (67)

Travis Head 83 (78)

Australia 157/1

Josh Tongue 8-0-28-0

Ben Stokes 6-2-24-1

29.6

Josh Tongue to Marnus Labuschagne, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Marnus Labuschagne hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

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