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Adam Zampa brought the much needed breakthrough as he delivered a decisive blow to England’s innings, trapping Joe Root lbw. The veteran batter, who was anchoring England’s innings with a composed 68 off 78 deliveries, fell victim to a well-flighted delivery that skidded through and rapped him on the pads. The ongoing partnership between Joe Root and Ben Duckett exceeded to 158 runs before the Australian spinner broke the partnership with a magnificent delivery, bringing the Aussies back in the game.
Attempting an uncharacteristic sweep shot, Root found himself in trouble as the ball was perhaps too full and too straight for comfort. The Australians erupted in a confident appeal, and the umpire wasted no time in raising the finger.On field umpire’s decision was sent upstairs by the England batter, but after a prolonged ball-tracking delay, the verdict stood—pitches in line, turning to leg, umpire’s call.