Ashes 2019: 2nd Test match ends in a thrilling draw
The 2 nd Ashes Test match played between England and Australia ends in a thrilling draw on the fifth and final day at Lords, London on Sunday. Starting on the overnight score of 96 for 4, Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler played with caution in the early stages against Pat Cummins, Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon. Marcus Labuschange becomes 1 st ever concussion substitute in international cricket after Steve Smith was ruled out. Stokes reached his half-century off 106 balls. Jos Buttler also played some lovely strokes which made life tough for Australians. England went into lunch at score 157 for 4. After the lunch break, Jos Buttler was dismissed by Pat Cummins for 31. Stokes and Buttler added 90 runs for the 5 th wicket. Jonny Bairstow came to the crease and played with positive intent. Stokes took on the Australian bowlers and continued his brilliant form in English summer so far-reaching his century off 160 balls. Stokes and Bairstow added unbeaten 97 runs for the 6 th wicket. Engl...