Twitter Reactions: Jofra Archer's six-wicket haul helps England take a crucial 69-run lead
Sam Curran was also highly impressive with the ball.
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It was an action-packed second day in the fifth Test of the Ashes 2019. At the close of play, England seemed to have gained an upper hand as they have a good lead at the moment. Jofra Archer picked up a six-wicket haul – his second in his short Test career. The Australian team, as usual, was dependent on Steve Smith once again. Their batting seemed to be too brittle and they failed to gain an advantage over the opposition.
Jos Buttler, the overnight batsman with an unbeaten score of 64, couldn’t make it big. He added another six runs to his tally before Pat Cummins dislodged his stumps. However, Jack Leach made a handy contribution of 21 runs before he was dismissed by Mitchell Marsh. With this wicket, the all-rounder completed his five-wicket haul – his first in Test cricket. England was bowled out for 294 runs in the first innings.
Steve Smith comes to the rescue despite Jofra’s heroics
David Warner’s poor Ashes series continued as he got out for yet another single-digit score. He was involved in a controversial dismissal and it was Jofra Archer who got his number. The pacer also dismissed Marcus Harris for 3 runs. Later, Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith were involved in a good partnership. 69 runs were put up by these two before Jofra Archer trapped the former LBW for 48.
The middle-order of the visitors looked extremely fragile in this innings as well. Matthew Wade was dismissed by Sam Curran on 19. Mitchell Marsh threw his start away and got out to a sheepish shot. Tim Paine only scored 1 run while Pat Cummins got out for a first-ball duck. Steve Smith, however, kept going strong and came to the rescue.
He had his share of luck as he was dropped by Joe Root in between. But, for his standards, he couldn’t make the most of it. Chris Woakes got him LBW for 80 runs which is also his lowest score in this Ashes. Australia was bundled out for 225 runs and conceded a 69-run lead.
The England openers had to survive four overs towards the end of the day. Joe Denly nicked one but Marcus Harris made a mockery of that catch at gully. Thus, they managed to finish with 9/0 and with a lead of 78. Twitterati majorly spoke about Jofra Archer and Steve Smith on Day-2.
Here is how Twitterati reacted:
SCREAMER FROM RORY BURNS!!!! Archer finishes with 6fer! 20 minutes to negotiate with the bat tonight! #Ashes
— England's Barmy Army (@TheBarmyArmy) September 13, 2019
Life has been rather extraordinary in recent months but I’ve just witnessed something at a different level. Steve Smith is out for less than a hundred #Ashes
— David Gauke (@DavidGauke) September 13, 2019
You know he's a great when people say he's only scored 80 in this innings. Steve Smith's scores in this Ashes series – 144, 142, 92, 211, 82, 80#Ashes #ENGvAUS
— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) September 13, 2019
Steve Smith has now gone two Ashes innings without a century.
It's his longest run without an Ashes ton since Adelaide 2017, seven Tests ago. #Ashes pic.twitter.com/9T1Nr8eaaE
— Wisden (@WisdenCricket) September 13, 2019
Why #Ashes in England is the best Test cricket for viewers like me 🙂
– Two good competitive teams
– Good balance between bat and ball
– Ideal evening timing in India
– Excellent commentary
– Less ads
– Clear dust free air – great TV images (not hazy).— Amit Paranjape (@aparanjape) September 13, 2019
Jofra Archer is now averaging 17.27 for England in Test cricket. With a minimum of 20 wickets taken that is the sixth lowest ever for England and the lowest since Sydney Barnes who last played in 1914. Some start to his career. #Ashes
— Freddie Wilde (@fwildecricket) September 13, 2019
Steve Smith says he has the flu but I think, technically, it's malware. #Ashes
— Vithushan Ehantharajah (@Vitu_E) September 13, 2019
144
142
92
211
82
80*Steve Smith's 6th consecutive innings of 75plus runs in Tests. In the entire Test history, only one other batsman has had a similar stretch – Sir Everton Weekes in 1949. #Ashes #EngvAus
— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) September 13, 2019
If ball tracking had said that was out, would Wade have been able to review after a considerable spike that the third umpire completely dismissed? #ashes
— Andrew Tye (@aj191) September 13, 2019
Haven’t been convinced by Ultra edge or Hawkeye all summer … Had a poor summer the technical team … #OnOn #Ashes
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) September 13, 2019
5 penalty runs as per the laws of the game…. https://t.co/6rMNrQMiMh
— Jason Gillespie 🌱🌈 (@dizzy259) September 13, 2019
Sam Curran … Where have you been all summer !???????? #Ashes
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) September 13, 2019
Gold! I'm "Smitten" with Bairstow's bait. #Ashes2019 #ENGvAUS #byplay https://t.co/iYgiUA1h3t
— Brad Hogg (@Brad_Hogg) September 13, 2019
Having inserted England Aust has a lot o catching up to do..in present context whence Wkts r covered it’s almost blasphemous to field 1st..@stevesmith49’s Job is becoming mountainous despite his Bradmanesque form..!!
— Bishan Bedi (@BishanBedi) September 13, 2019
The test match in which @stevesmith49 is batting is a placid pitch for batting, while the 5th ashes test is being played on a sporting one.#Ashes2019 #smithtest
— Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) September 13, 2019
Jofffff da boyyyyy 🔥🔥 @JofraArcher
— Danielle Wyatt (@Danni_Wyatt) September 13, 2019
Ouststanding from England today …. @JofraArcher & Sam Curran Leading the way …. The Aussie batting apart from the freak @stevesmith49 & Marnus …. #Garbage !!!!!!!!!!! #Ashes
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) September 13, 2019
69 run lead in a lowish scoring game is a big advantage, far from over though. England has to bat out of their skins #ENGAUS #Ashes2019
— Deep Dasgupta (@DeepDasgupta7) September 13, 2019
Steve Smith's past 10 #Ashes Tests:
143 @ The Oval, 2015
141*
40 & 6
239
76 & 102*
83
144 & 142
92
211 & 82
76* @ The Oval, 2019Ten consecutive scores of 75+ against England now… pic.twitter.com/3fUfQuNZpS
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) September 13, 2019
Well bowled Jofra.#ashes19
— Jason Gillespie 🌱🌈 (@dizzy259) September 13, 2019
The quality has not always been of the highest standard but the drama of this series has been wonderful … Have loved it … Bloody love Test cricket … #Ashes
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) September 13, 2019
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