Scorecards / 2017 / Australia v England
Test match · England tour of Australia and New ZealandAustralia v England: Test scorecard, 26 Dec 2017
Match drawn. 26 Dec 2017, Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Result
Runs per overAustralia first innings
327 (119 ov)| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT Bancroftlbw b CR Woakes | 26 | 95 | 2 | 0 | 27.4 |
| DA Warnerc JM Bairstow b JM Anderson | 103 | 151 | 13 | 1 | 68.2 |
| UT Khawajac JM Bairstow b SCJ Broad | 17 | 65 | 2 | 0 | 26.2 |
| SPD Smithb TK Curran | 76 | 156 | 8 | 0 | 48.7 |
| SE Marshlbw b SCJ Broad | 61 | 148 | 8 | 0 | 41.2 |
| MR Marshb CR Woakes | 9 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 50.0 |
| TD Paineb JM Anderson | 24 | 36 | 4 | 0 | 66.7 |
| PJ Cumminsc AN Cook b SCJ Broad | 4 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 22.2 |
| JM Birdlbw b SCJ Broad | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 66.7 |
| JR Hazlewoodnot out | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 8.3 |
| NM Lyonlbw b JM Anderson | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Extras | 2 (b 0, lb 1, w 0, nb 1) | ||||
| Total | 327 (119 overs) | ||||
Fall of wickets: 1-122 (CT Bancroft, 34.3 ov); 2-135 (DA Warner, 47.4 ov); 3-160 (UT Khawaja, 57.1 ov); 4-260 (SPD Smith, 96.2 ov); 5-278 (MR Marsh, 100.5 ov); 6-314 (SE Marsh, 109.6 ov); 7-318 (TD Paine, 112.2 ov); 8-325 (JM Bird, 113.6 ov); 9-326 (PJ Cummins, 115.2 ov); 10-327 (NM Lyon, 118.6 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JM Anderson | 29 | 11 | 61 | 3 | 2.10 |
| SCJ Broad | 28 | 10 | 51 | 4 | 1.82 |
| CR Woakes | 22 | 4 | 72 | 2 | 3.27 |
| MM Ali | 12 | 0 | 57 | 0 | 4.75 |
| TK Curran | 21 | 5 | 65 | 1 | 3.10 |
| DJ Malan | 7 | 1 | 20 | 0 | 2.86 |
England innings
491 (144.1 ov)| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AN Cooknot out | 244 | 409 | 27 | 0 | 59.7 |
| MD Stonemanc & b NM Lyon | 15 | 37 | 1 | 0 | 40.5 |
| JM Vincelbw b JR Hazlewood | 17 | 37 | 3 | 0 | 45.9 |
| JE Rootc NM Lyon b PJ Cummins | 61 | 133 | 7 | 0 | 45.9 |
| DJ Malanlbw b JR Hazlewood | 14 | 43 | 3 | 0 | 32.6 |
| JM Bairstowc TD Paine b NM Lyon | 22 | 39 | 3 | 0 | 56.4 |
| MM Alic SE Marsh b NM Lyon | 20 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 142.9 |
| CR Woakesc TD Paine b PJ Cummins | 26 | 62 | 3 | 0 | 41.9 |
| TK Curranc TD Paine b JR Hazlewood | 4 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 26.7 |
| SCJ Broadc UT Khawaja b PJ Cummins | 56 | 63 | 8 | 1 | 88.9 |
| JM Andersonc CT Bancroft b PJ Cummins | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Extras | 12 (b 4, lb 5, w 0, nb 3) | ||||
| Total | 491 (144.1 overs) | ||||
Fall of wickets: 1-35 (MD Stoneman, 11.3 ov); 2-80 (JM Vince, 24.1 ov); 3-218 (JE Root, 68.5 ov); 4-246 (DJ Malan, 80.2 ov); 5-279 (JM Bairstow, 89.6 ov); 6-307 (MM Ali, 93.1 ov); 7-366 (CR Woakes, 114.5 ov); 8-373 (TK Curran, 119.3 ov); 9-473 (SCJ Broad, 137.5 ov); 10-491 (JM Anderson, 144.1 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JR Hazlewood | 30 | 5 | 95 | 3 | 3.17 |
| JM Bird | 30 | 5 | 108 | 0 | 3.60 |
| NM Lyon | 42 | 9 | 109 | 3 | 2.60 |
| PJ Cummins | 29.1 | 1 | 117 | 4 | 4.01 |
| MR Marsh | 12 | 1 | 42 | 0 | 3.50 |
| SPD Smith | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 11.00 |
Australia second innings
263/4 dec (124.2 ov)| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT Bancroftb CR Woakes | 27 | 42 | 4 | 0 | 64.3 |
| DA Warnerc JM Vince b JE Root | 86 | 227 | 8 | 0 | 37.9 |
| UT Khawajac JM Bairstow b JM Anderson | 11 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 78.6 |
| SPD Smithnot out | 102 | 275 | 6 | 0 | 37.1 |
| SE Marshc JM Bairstow b SCJ Broad | 4 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 18.2 |
| MR Marshnot out | 29 | 166 | 3 | 0 | 17.5 |
| Extras | 4 (b 4, lb 0, w 0, nb 0) | ||||
| Total | 263/4 declared (124.2 overs) | ||||
Did not bat: TD Paine, PJ Cummins, JR Hazlewood, NM Lyon, JM Bird
Fall of wickets: 1-51 (CT Bancroft, 15.4 ov); 2-65 (UT Khawaja, 21.1 ov); 3-172 (DA Warner, 69.2 ov); 4-178 (SE Marsh, 75.6 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JM Anderson | 30 | 12 | 46 | 1 | 1.53 |
| SCJ Broad | 24 | 11 | 44 | 1 | 1.83 |
| CR Woakes | 26 | 7 | 62 | 1 | 2.38 |
| TK Curran | 20 | 6 | 53 | 0 | 2.65 |
| MM Ali | 13.2 | 2 | 32 | 0 | 2.40 |
| DJ Malan | 8 | 1 | 21 | 0 | 2.63 |
| JE Root | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0.33 |
Match summary
Australia played England in a men's Test match at Melbourne Cricket Ground on 26 December 2017 (to 30 December 2017), part of England tour of Australia and New Zealand. Match drawn.
Australia won the toss and chose to bat.
AN Cook was named player of the match.
On 26 December 2017 the on-field umpires were HDPK Dharmasena and S Ravi, with RS Madugalle as match referee.
How the innings went
Australia made 327 in 119 overs. DA Warner top-scored with 103 from 151 balls, including 13 fours and 1 sixes. SCJ Broad took 4 for 51. The biggest stand before a wicket was 122 runs between CT Bancroft and DA Warner.
England made 491 in 144.1 overs. AN Cook top-scored with 244 from 409 balls, including 27 fours and 0 sixes. PJ Cummins took 4 for 117. The biggest stand before a wicket was 138 runs between JE Root and AN Cook.
In their second innings, Australia scored 263/4 declared in 124.2 overs. SPD Smith top-scored with 102 from 275 balls, including 6 fours and 0 sixes. JE Root took 1 for 1. The biggest stand before a wicket was 107 runs between DA Warner and SPD Smith.
Extras
Australia's innings of 327 in 119 overs included 2 extras: 0 wides, 1 no-balls, 0 byes and 1 leg byes. England's innings of 491 in 144.1 overs included 12 extras: 0 wides, 3 no-balls, 4 byes and 5 leg byes. Australia's innings of 263/4 in 124.2 overs included 4 extras: 0 wides, 0 no-balls, 4 byes and 0 leg byes.
Questions and answers
Who won Australia v England on 26 December 2017?
Match drawn.
Who top-scored in Australia v England?
AN Cook scored 244 from 409 balls for England, the highest score of the match.
Who took the most wickets in Australia v England?
SCJ Broad, with 4 for 51.
What was the highest partnership?
138 runs between JE Root and AN Cook for England.
Who won the toss?
Australia, who chose to bat.
Where was Australia v England played?
At Melbourne Cricket Ground, on 26 December 2017.