great. it was a bit up and down, not so much this morning, better in the evening. that could be important this match. how much of a gamble could that early declaration prove, given that australia are digging in and fighting despite those crucial early losses? they believe in taking risks, they say it is playing on instinct. they make these decisions all the time and back themselves. as i say, when they did take those early wickets and got free before lunch, when they got australia five down, they have a chance and since terry put down by bairstow, khawaja out off that noble by stuart broad. had all of those going their way, they would be any good position. and that declaration looks like a great decision. you can only tell in hindsight, but england will needles wickets quickly, otherwise australia could get up and be on their first week s total, and it switches back on the pressure. is it a psychological advantage for england, taking warner, labuschagne and smith early in the day? ho
australia. but the stadium s edition was halted by one call. noble, not out. this khawaja saved by the smallest of margins. fine margins indeed. well let s get some more on today s play now, with our reporter patrick geary who s at edgbaston for us. not long finished for the day. how does it stand for england? 311 for five was a lot better puts really at than it might have been at one point. they did have them in a good position, adam five down at lunch, but in that evening session, usman khawaja and alex kerry really fought back at england, and put in some important runs but australia, which may be a few people would say, should england have declared so early on day one? but it looks a good decision to be honest. first thing this morning when there were bowling in good conditions taking key wickets. i think they have to take more key wickets as soon as they can on day three. there is a better weather around though, gavin. that could be key in this match. tomorrow, the weather does n
to their 393 to eight declared. they were left or straight after a classy century from australia s, john. he is unbeaten. it is first ashes tone in england. a lot to look forward to on day three at edgbaston. just to remind you of the football, scotland is coming back from 1 0 down to win their qualifier. what a match that was. you can get more from that game where erling haaland gave norway the lead on the bbc sport website. scotland maintained their 100% record in the euro qualifying group. three wins from three now, spain and the group there. norway still looking for their first win. much to applaud theirfull steve looking for their first win. much to applaud their full steve clarke s side, as they keep going on therefore to stick european qualification campaign. that is just about it for us. thank you for watching. we will see you again next time.
greatest risk of the heavy thundery rain will be later in the day on sunday, across some of these eastern and more northern areas of the country. and the thunderstorms will have a tendency to drift northwards as we go through the course of the day. at the met office warns that almost anywhere across england and wales could see a lot of rainfall. so here it is on monday. the west of the rain will have a clue to the north, i think early in the day, it ll be very wet in parts of eastern scotland. and then, the afternoon on monday is a mixture of sunshine and also showers. staying quite warm. temperatures will be in the mid 20s in a number of areas. that low pressure is still with us. essentially, the warm atmosphere is coming in from the south, and with the moisture, the humidity in the air, and also the strength of the sun, we will see showers popping off england during the course of tuesday. in fact, england during the course of tuesday. infact, if england during the course of tuesday.
are delighted to be investing alongside the uk government of £30 million to bring back to life for an unplayable public park courts right across london and the whole country. with wimbledon just three weeks away and the weather set to be hot, having new courts to use couldn t have come at a better time. we might want to see roger federer back on the courts. i absolutely love him. i doubt that the ashes in australia, 311 for five at the end of day two. england leading by 82 runs at the moment, moeen ali and stuart broad both with two wickets, and captain ben stokes with the other. and i tell you what, what a turnaround for scotland in the football, and the euro 202a qualifier. they are now 2-1 euro 202a qualifier. they are now 2 1 up against norway. they were 1 0 down. they are looking to make it three wins out of three in the euro qualifying group. looking good so far, it is stoppage time in that one. substitute kenny mclean with their second. we will update you on that one throughout