Mael Stiller's Maiden Century Seals Historic Win for England
The Australian innings was left on the back foot from the outset, as a brief rain delay led to an unusually hurried lunch break, setting the tone for a day of frantic scoring and counter-attacking batting by the visitors. England’s Moeen Ali struck 62 not out off just 55 balls before he fell to a sharp snare from Australia captain Travis Head, ending a thrilling 90-run partnership with fellow opener Will Jacks. The Aussie reply quickly stuttered as England seamer Mark Robson trapped Mitchell Marsh LBW for 27 on the stroke of five o’clock. After being sent out to bat, Australia’s captain Travis Head batted valiantly before ultimately falling to a superb catch by Moeen Ali off his own delivery for 56.