Australia struck two early blows in the fourth Test against England, removing skipper Andrew Strauss for 3, caught North bowled Siddle. That was followed by the dismissal of Ravi bopara for 18, who was caught by Hussey off the bowling of Bill Hilfenhaus for 18.

At the wicket were Ian Bell on 8 and Alastair Cook on 22 with the England total 38 for 2 wickets.