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by Elizabeth Botcherby, Timothy Abraham & George Booth

  1. Phil Tufnell
    Former England spinner on BBC Test Match Special

    Sharfuddoula has had a good game, the umpire. He had a rough patch with Harry Brook, but apart from that he has been pretty good.

  2. Atkinson survives

    Misplaced confidence from Michael Neser, or he was caught up in the moment. Either way, there's a healthy chunk of inside edge on it.

  3. Australia review

    Gus Atkinson, who has a Test century to his name, is the new batter. He is struck on the top of the pad by his third ball from Michael Neser.

    Australia's appeal is turned down. Neser puts his finger up and Steve Smith reviews it.

  4. How's stat?!

    Srinivas Vijaykumar
    CricViz analyst

    NeserPA Media

    In response to Michael Vaughan saying Michael Neser has looked the most threatening bowler...

    Percentage deliveries on a good line and length on day four

    • Michael Neser - 64%
    • Scott Boland - 48%
    • Mitchell Starc - 28%
    • Cameron Green - 25%
    • Brendan Doggett - 13%

  5. Michael Vaughan
    Former England captain on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    Wow. That is brilliant. You could argue that is better than both of Marnus Labuschagne and Will Jacks' catch. Australia have dropped one catch...

  6. Jonathan Agnew
    BBC Chief Cricket Commentator on Test Match Special

    Ohhh that's a good catch! That is an absolute blinder. Brilliant catch. Clean as a whistle.

  7. wicket

    WICKET

    Jacks c Smith b Neser 41 (Eng 224-6)

    A gutsy knock by Will Jacks is ended by a fine diving catch by Steve Smith at slip.

    Michael Neser draws Jacks into defending a delivery on fourth or fifth stump line and he edges it.

    With Alex Carey stood up to the stumps, Smith dives full length to claim diving a one-handed stunning take to his left.

    Smith sprints off in celebration.

  8. Eng 224-6

    Ben Stokes and Will Jacks punch gloves at the end of the over. Their partnership is worth 96 runs now.

  9. Glenn McGrath
    Ex-Australia bowler on BBC Test Match Special

    2-0 down is a long way back...

  10. Eng 224-6

    Lead by 47 runs

    The floodlights are on now as Brendan Doggett persists with the short ball. Australia have five fielders out in the deep.

    A slightly fuller delivery from Doggett and Ben Stokes square drives for a couple to move on to 49.

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    People talking about a declaration?!? Surely we are playing for a draw which is the only way I see this series staying alive... Just keep batting and batting.

    Dan, on holiday in Cape Town

  12. Michael Vaughan
    Former England captain on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    I reckon Michael Neser has looked the most threatening today.

  13. Eng 221-6

    Ben Stokes responds to the blow by Michael Neser with a stout defensive shot.

    A puff of the cheeks follows.

  14. Michael Vaughan
    Former England captain on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    That hasn't clipped. That is bullseye.

  15. Jonathan Agnew
    BBC Chief Cricket Commentator on Test Match Special

    StokesGetty Images

    It takes a bit to fell Ben Stokes. He is right up there on the big screen going through his agony.

    Poor old boy.

  16. ouch!

    Eng 226-1

    Ben Stokes is struck in the particulars by Michael Neser and immediately collapses to the turf uttering something like "You flamin' Galah, Neser!"

  17. Michael Vaughan
    Former England captain on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    StokesPA Media

    This is rather good. It is amazing when you read the situation and play accordingly. They have played with great skill and determination. England are just hanging in there. They just have to keep going.

    We know they're capable of playing sensible. Make it hard for Australia and that is what England have done.

  18. Eng 220-6

    Could have been written about Ben Stokes that?

    My take is I think Neighbours was the exported version of Australia while Home and Away was what bona fide Aussies preferred.

    Tempted to dig out a picture of Alf now.

    Anyway, Will Jacks and Stokes continue to prode and poke Brendan Doggett into the gaps.

  19. Eng 218-6

    Let me be the one, that you turn to, someone I can rely on, closer each day, hommmeee and awaaayyyy.

  20. Stephan Shemilt
    BBC Sport chief cricket reporter in Brisbane

    There's a vote going on inside the ground on which is the best soap opera. Home and Away, Neighbours, Coronation Street or Eastenders. Home and Away is winning, Neighbours coming last. They are the wrong way around.