Introduction

I've never known a Lord's crowd, so hostile to an opposing team. Some absolutely exhilarating cricket, mainly from the blade of Ben Stokes. But some superior cricket from Australia as they had to do it the hard way. England won a very important toss. The first innings, deficit was significant and they had to go without Nathan Lyon. Overall, they are two-nil up, with only three games to go. There were some strange tactics along the way, but they worked or it progressed the game. Much like Edge Bass, and you're just going to take your eye off any delivery. No, never a dull moment with this England and Australia team.