As It Happened: England vs Australia, 1st Test, Day 3 in Cardiff

Joe Root hits 134 as England battle back from a poor start

Australia were set a target of 412 to win the first Ashes Test after dismissing England for 289 in their second innings to force the close of the third day in Cardiff on Friday.

Ian Bell and first-innings century-maker Joe Root were England's joint top-scorers in their second innings with 60.


Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon took four for 75.

Source: NDTV Sports