THIRD ASHES TEST – DAY ONE SNAPSHOT

MAN OF THE MOMENT

Dawid Malan finally turned style into substance with a crucial knock which has built a foundation for England. STAT OF THE DAY 21

James Vince’s Test average in his 10th match. Mitch Marsh’s modest mean all of a sudden doesn’t look so bad. TALKING POINT

While spot-fixing took top billing off the field, Mitchell Starc’s thunderbolts had everyone asking just how quick he could get on the juicy deck.

WHAT’S NEXT?

England need to just pile on the runs to make the most of a flat pitch which could save their Ashes.