Starc's stunner puts Aussies in pole position

07/27/23 • 14 min

After a nervy start after electing to bowl, Australia took the upper hand in the Oval Test with a brilliant display with the ball.

They fielding display was less impressive but excellent returns from all the bowlers have the visitors in a great position after day one.

Mitch Starc knocked over Ben Stokes with yet another corker as England were bowled out for 283.

Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron have all the details on another up-and-down day of the 2023 Ashes.

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After a nervy start after electing to bowl, Australia took the upper hand in the Oval Test with a brilliant display with the ball.

They fielding display was less impressive but excellent returns from all the bowlers have the visitors in a great position after day one.

Mitch Starc knocked over Ben Stokes with yet another corker as England were bowled out for 283.

Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron have all the details on another up-and-down day of the 2023 Ashes.

This episode brought to you by Qantas, the Spirit of Australia.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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A chance to WIN the Ashes as series concludes at the Oval

Australia may have ensured they can't lose the Ashes with the rainy draw in Manchester last week, but they won't be satisfied with a draw.

Both sides also have a few selection conundrums but fresh in the mind of the Aussies will be their World Test Championship final victory here a little under two months ago.

Plus hosts Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron revisit their (spookily accurate) pre-series predictions.

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Super Todd shines with the bat after more Bairstow run out drama

Who would've thought we'd be talking about Todd Murphy's efforts with the bat?

The Australian off-spinner contributed a crucial 34 runs as the visitors edged their way into a first-innings lead.

As has been the case all series, this Test match is evenly poised with 12 runs all that separates the Ashes rivals after two days.

Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron have all the details on how it played out.

This episode brought to you by Qantas, the Spirit of Australia.

Day two match report: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/match-report/ashes-england-australia-fifth-test-day-two-the-oval-london-scores-highlights-video-match-report/2023-07-29

Steve Smith, Jonny Bairstow non-run out video (AUS only): https://www.cricket.com.au/video/steve-smith-jonny-bairstow-george-ealham-run-out-decision-laws-england-australia-ashes-highlights/2023-07-29

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