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Mitch Marsh, take a bow. Mark Wood, take one too.

The opening day of the third Ashes Test in Leeds was dominated by two players who were yet to feature in the series - Marsh, who struck a rollicking run-a-ball century and Wood, who bowled as fast as anyone ever has in England (since records began)!

Plenty to discuss as wickets tumbled (13 in all) and Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron were there to recap it all for you.

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Match report from a fascinating day: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/match-report/australia-england-ashes-third-test-day-one-leeds-headingley-scores-highlights-report-video/2023-07-06

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It seems all anybody wants to do is talk about the Jonny Bairstow stumping!

But, with the Leeds Test just around the corner it's time to shift our focus to the next match, one that could decide the outcome of this series.

England have confirmed (since recording this episode) their XI - which is the expected side discussed on the show.

And Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron pay tribute to Steve Smith, who will play his 100th Test this week at Headingley.

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England XI: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/england-xi-third-test-team-selection-headingley-leeds-moeen-ali-mark-wood-chris-woakes/2023-07-05

Smith blindfold video: https://www.cricket.com.au/video/steve-smith-identifies-bats-blindfolded-australia-test-legend-ashes/2023-07-05

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On day five of the second Ashes Test at Lord's we saw a level of hostility never-before-seen at the 'home of cricket' after a 'controversial' move that claimed Jonny Bairstow's wicket riled up the local crowd and the English team.

Ben Stokes played one of those innings, sending nine sixes into the crowd before he fell for 155, consigning England to defeat.

And the MCC members were not to be outdone, getting involved in a verbal altercation with the Australian team as they passed through the Long Room for lunch.

Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron wrap up another brilliant day of cricket that had more than its fair share of spiteful moments.

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Ashes folklore in the making!

A one-legged Nathan Lyon walking out to bat at No.11 in Australia's second innings will be fondly remembered - as will the two wonder-balls delivered by Mitch Starc and Pat Cummins.

And yet the second Test at Lord's is still up for grabs after a late reprieve to lucky duck Ben Duckett.

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Australia's lead has swelled to 221 runs at Lord's but it was the meek surrender from England's middle and lower order that raised eyebrows on day three.

Ollie Pope's injury, Mitchell Starc's super spell, Ange Postecoglou, Todd Murphy, celebrappealing and plenty more gets a mention.

Join Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron to get the complete review on day three of the second Ashes Test.

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The final session on day two at Lord's had a bit of everything - Ben Duckett out in the 90s, a dropped catch, a bouncer barrage from Australia and crucially, an injury to Nathan Lyon.

England ended the day 138 runs behind Australia with Harry Brook and Ben Stokes withstanding the Aussies' new tactic.

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Half-centuries to Steve Smith (85no), David Warner (66) and Travis Head (77) have Australia in a very strong position after day one of the Lord's Test, despite being inserted by England captain Ben Stokes at the toss.

We had rain delays, glorious cover drives and even a Joe Root bouncer (!) on a fascinating opening to the second Ashes Test.

Join hosts Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron to recap the first day in north London. Somehow the boys failed to mention the pitch invaders in the day's second over, but for more information on that, click here: https://www.cricket.com.au/news/pitch-invaders-lords-second-test-second-over-stop-oil-orange-powder-jonny-bairstow/2023-06-28

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Coming off a half-century in Australia's thrilling two-wicket victory at Edgbaston, Travis Head joins the Unplayable Podcast to go through all the talking points.

From spending lots of time in front of the Hollies Stand, to taking on Moeen Ali, and plenty more, Head shares his thoughts on the terrific opening to the 2023 Ashes series.

Before that, hosts Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron preview the second Test from the bleachers at Lord's and discuss the potential XI changes for both sides.

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What an incredible Test match!

Australia win the Edgbaston Test by two wickets and take a 1-0 lead in the Ashes - Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron do their best to recap an encapsulating, pulsating, unforgettable day of Test cricket.

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Day four began with an attempted reverse scoop by Joe Root and ended with Scott Boland as the nightwatchman - and there was plenty of action in between!

Australia need a further 174 runs with seven wickets in hand to claim a famous victory in the first Ashes Test in Edgbaston but will have to knock off the remaining runs without David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith.

Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron recap all the action from Birmingham in the latest Unplayable Podcast, proudly brought to you by Qantas, Spirit of Australia.

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