England vs Australia Live Cricket Score: Australia 317 & 113/4 at stumps, trail England by 162 runs

So, as expected it is Stumps on Day 4, we should be happy that there was some action as the forecast was showcasing rain for the full day. At the start of Day 4, the pressure was on the Aussies but the way Marnus Labuschagne and Mitchell Marsh handled themselves, they deserve the credit to build a stand. Marnus Labuschagne got his 11th Test ton but fell later to Root. England were bit wayward with the ball, too many balls on the pads or some avoidable short balls often. Australia trail by 61 runs now. The forecast for Day 5 is similar so it will be yet another day where we will be checking with the weather page. Let's be optimistic and hope for the best. Join us back at 3.30 pm IST (10 am GMT). Till then, cheers!

It continues to drizzle and the covers are placed firmly. It doesn't look like we will get any more action. Still, let's stay optimistic and hope for the best.

Well, play should have resumed by now but it has started to rain and the start has been delayed.

... DAY 4, SESSION 3 ...

A good session for the Aussies and they continue their fightback! Marnus Labuschagne and Mitchell Marsh batted really well. They both went after the bowlers and added a 100-plus stand. Marnus Labuschagne was the mainstay with a brilliant ton. They were also helped with the fading light as England were not allowed to bowl the pacers. England though continued with the spinners and they leaked runs. However, Root got the massive wicket of the centurion and the wicket has started turning. Cameron Green has looked fidgety to begin with and England would hope they can get him soon after the break. Can they do so? We will find out.

Moeen Ali to Cameron Green, TAKEN! A loud appeal from England yet again but the umpire shakes his head. It is reviewed. Was there bat? NOT OUT! Off the pad! Lands outside off and spins back in. Cameron Green looks to defend but the ball hits the pad and lobs towards the slip fielder. He dives forward and takes it nicely. It is reviewed but the review goes down the drain. THAT WILL BE TEA!

Moeen Ali to Cameron Green, On off, defended.

Moeen Ali to Cameron Green, On off, defended.

Moeen Ali to Cameron Green, Tossed up on off, this is pushed to mid off.

Moeen Ali to Cameron Green, On off, blocked.

Moeen Ali to Cameron Green, On the stumps, kept out.

Joe Root to Mitchell Marsh, Around off, defended.

Joe Root to Mitchell Marsh, On off, blocked.

Joe Root to Mitchell Marsh, Flatter and on middle, this is blocked.

Joe Root to Mitchell Marsh, On off, defended.

Joe Root to Mitchell Marsh, Around off, this is pushed to cover.

Joe Root to Mitchell Marsh, On off, blocked.

Moeen Ali to Cameron Green, On middle, blocked.

Moeen Ali to Cameron Green, On middle, kept out.

Moeen Ali to Cameron Green, On off, this is pushed to cover.

Moeen Ali to Cameron Green, BEATEN! This lands outside off and goes on with the arm. Cameron Green is beaten as he tries to defend.

Moeen Ali to Cameron Green, Around off, this is pushed to mid on.

Moeen Ali to Cameron Green, On off, blocked.

Joe Root to Mitchell Marsh, On off, defended.

Joe Root to Mitchell Marsh, Almost another one! Tossed up on off, this lands and spins back in. Mitchell Marsh looks to defend, it goes off the inside edge but lands short of short leg.

Joe Root to Cameron Green, Shorter and outside off, this is pushed through covers for three.

Joe Root to Cameron Green, On off, this lands on off and turns back in, Cameron Green looks to defend but misses to get hit on the body.

Joe Root to Cameron Green, On middle, this is worked to mid-wicket.

Joe Root to Marnus Labuschagne, EDGED AND TAKEN! Wait, the umpire does not feel so but Jonny Bairstow wants it reviewed and it is. There is a noise. OUT! ULTRA EDGE SHOWS A SPIKE! Marnus Labuschagne falls and that is a big scalp. The centurion walks back and it is Root who gets it. He just got a little loose after getting to his ton and now falls. Half the side back in the hut for the Aussies and they still trail by 64! Shorter and outside off, Marnus Labuschagne looks to cut, it finds the edge and it is taken by the keeper.

Moeen Ali to Mitchell Marsh, On off, blocked.

Moeen Ali to Mitchell Marsh, On middle, defended well.

Moeen Ali to Mitchell Marsh, Flatter and on off, blocked.

Moeen Ali to Mitchell Marsh, Around off, this is pushed to cover.

Moeen Ali to Mitchell Marsh, On off, defended.

Moeen Ali to Marnus Labuschagne, On the pads, this is worked through square leg for one.

Joe Root to Mitchell Marsh, Sharp turn! This lands outside off and spins back in, Mitchell Marsh looks to flick but gets an inside edge onto the pads.

Joe Root to Mitchell Marsh, The arm ball, this one shapes away, Marsh pushes it to cover.

Joe Root to Mitchell Marsh, On middle, blocked.

Joe Root to Marnus Labuschagne, A single as this is pushed through covers for one.

Joe Root to Marnus Labuschagne, On off, this is pushed to cover.

Joe Root to Marnus Labuschagne, Pushes it through and on off, defended.

Moeen Ali to Mitchell Marsh, Shorter and on off, this is pushed through covers for a couple.

Moeen Ali to Mitchell Marsh, Around off, this is blocked.

Moeen Ali to Mitchell Marsh, On off, defended.

Dark clouds approaching!

Moeen Ali to Mitchell Marsh, Flatter and on off, Mitchell Marsh goes back and defends.

Moeen Ali to Marnus Labuschagne, Another single as this is nudged on the leg side.

Moeen Ali to Marnus Labuschagne, On middle, this is flicked but to mid-wicket.

Joe Root to Marnus Labuschagne, He had to hit that! This lands on off and turns back in, Marnus Labuschagne works it through square leg for one.

Joe Root to Marnus Labuschagne, FOUR! Cut away! That was played quite late! Shorter and outside off, Marnus Labuschagne waits and then guides it past point. This one races away to the third man fence.