And it took just two overs for Australia to make the breakthrough, with the returning Pat Cummins getting Hameed caught behind for a duck. Crawley looked to play positively but only lasted 25 deliveries, getting caught at gully for 12 off a Cummins delivery which found some extra bounce. However, they were unable to get through to lunch unscathed, with Cummins getting Malan caught at slip for 14 off what proved to be the final ball before lunch. He followed it up by getting Crawley caught at gully for 12 with an excellent delivery, reducing England to 13-2. After Malan and Root looked to have steadied things for England, Cummins removed Malan just before lunch for 14.

Source: Daily Mirror December 26, 2021 09:19 UTC