England v Australia 3rd Ashes Test match, 5 talking points

England v Australia 3rd Ashes Test match, 5 talking points: The 3^rd Investec Ashes test match between arch-rivals England and Australia at Edgbaston, was expected to rekindle and evoke the magic and aroma of the epic 2005 Edgbaston test. Going into the Test both the teams were squared up at 1-1, which promised to unfold a mouth-watering thriller. But, who would have thought that the Australian’s would get bundled out for a mere total of 136 runs in the first innings which shifted the tide completely in favor of the home side as they imposed severe wounds on the self-belief of the Australians who could never recover from the ghosts of the 1^st innings.

Eventually, the English side marched ahead in the game with each passing session with abrupt domination. And towards the end of the 2^nd session, English team had won the match easily with 8 wickets in hand:

Let’s have a look at the England v Australia 3rd Ashes Test match, 5 talking points:

1. Australia’s poor batting:

After Michael Clarke opted to bat first, even in his wildest dreams, he wouldn’t have imagined that they would get all-out only in 36.4 overs and for 136 runs. The visitors didn’t apply themselves to the best of their abilities. Although, the conditions were overcast and the pitch was doing a bit but with time the pitch eased out, it was nothing out of blues for them. Their over-dependence on certain players like Rogers and Smith and out-of form middle order again got exposed. The batters failed miserably in both the innings and set up a meager chase of 123 runs for England.