Summary
England's promising start in the fifth Ashes Test against Australia was stopped by rain and bad light in Sydney. Joe Root and Harry Brook helped England reach 211-3, but weather conditions cut the first day short.
Key Facts
- England reached a score of 211-3 on the first day of the fifth Ashes Test against Australia in Sydney.
- Joe Root and Harry Brook shared an unbroken partnership of 154 runs.
- England's previous three wickets fell for just six runs after they started at 57-3.
- The match was stopped temporarily due to bad light and rain in the afternoon.
- The completion of the day's play was abandoned with 45 overs remaining.
- England is using this game to avoid a 5-0 series defeat, as they are currently down 3-1 in the series stakes.
- Australia did not select a specialist spin bowler, omitting off-spinner Todd Murphy for the match.
