Ashes 2023 | Twitter reacts as Australia regain control at Lord’s after scintillating show on Day 3

06/30/2023

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Australia bundled England for 325 from their overnight 278/4 on Day 3 of the second Ashes Test before reaching 130/2 at stumps. The visitors, who have a 1-0 lead in the series, have got a healthy 221-run lead, with Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja in the middle and more in-form batters to follow.

Resuming Day 3 on a pleasant 278/4 on the board, England lost a hefty blow in the opening over of the day when Ben Stokes fell to Mitchell Starc. Six overs later, Harry Brook followed his skipper by hitting Starc straight to Pat Cummins just after notching up his third Test fifty. Coming at No. 7, Jonny Bairstow failed to do much damage to the opposition, and so did Stuart Broad, Ollie Robinson, and Josh Tongue, who departed one after another without any substantial contribution. The Australian attack, despite the absence of the injured Nathan Lyon, bowled brilliantly to enjoy his team a crucial 91-run first-innings lead.

Similar to what happened in the first innings, English bowlers did not get an early breakthrough to send Australia in trouble. David Warner and Usman Khawaja batted 24 overs together and added 63 runs to extend the lead before the former was bamboozled by Josh Tongue for the second time in the match. Marnus Labuschagne did not look comfortable at all at the crease, despite the fact that he had 30 runs under his belt before losing his wicket in one of the softest of dismissals, by James Anderson.

However, Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja – Australia’s prolific run-scorers in the series – ruined England’s mood again, as they tackled beautifully under overcast conditions before rain forced an early stumps on Day 3.

Anderson gets him!

Anderson Strikes!! 🏏#Ashes2023 #AUSvENG pic.twitter.com/TRG4X3ijQJ
— Maheen🖤🇵🇰 (@mahi5621) June 30, 2023

You can if you want!

Is it safe to say Its 2-0 already #Ashes2023
— prashant (@prashant005xx) June 30, 2023

Hmmm!

The Ashes🏆

With Lyon not taking further part in the game

Advantage England for sure..!!

Still backing Aussies to take ‘W’ and go 2-0 up 🤷‍♂️#Ashes2023 #ENGvsAUS
— Aadityaa Reddy (@aadityaareddy23) June 30, 2023

Bit boring isn't it?

#Ashes2023 This is not entertaining, this reckless. This is not test cricket. Sort it out England!
— Chirag (@Chig01) June 30, 2023

Hahahaha!

The conclusion is that Bazball will not work against Australia. #Ashes2023
— Graham Palmer 🐺🇬🇧🇺🇦 (@gjp12775) June 30, 2023

He must be looking for it!

Ben Stokes as England Captain has won Test Matches against India, South Africa, Pakistan,New Zealand, Ireland

Ben Stokes is desperately waiting to win Ashes Test match against Australia#AUSvsENG #ENGvsAUS #Ashes2023 #Ashes23
— Sachiin Ramdas Suryavanshi (@sachiinv7) June 30, 2023

Big wish bradher!

wish the australian top order were born in england #Ashes2023
— javed 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇵🇰 (@jav__29) June 30, 2023

Wow! xD xD

More rain please, but only around Lords as I've got tickets for Edgbaston tomorrow.#Ashes2023
— Coops (@Coops19891) June 30, 2023

Who's brave?

Luck Favours The Brave

It's Started Raining At Lord's 😜😝😂#AUSvsENG #ENGvsAUS #Ashes2023 #Ashes23
— Sachiin Ramdas Suryavanshi (@sachiinv7) June 30, 2023

Lol!😂😂😂