England opener Ben Duckett earned a crucial lifeline moments before the lunch break on Day 2 after successfully overturning an LBW decision against Scott Boland in Perth.
The incident unfolded when Boland delivered a good-length ball that seamed away sharply. Duckett, caught deep in the crease, was beaten on the inside edge and struck high on the back leg. The on-field umpire raised the finger, prompting Duckett to immediately consult partner Ollie Pope before sending the decision upstairs.
Replays showed a clear gap between bat and ball on Snicko, shifting focus to ball-tracking. The decisive moment came when Hawk-Eye confirmed the delivery had pitched just outside leg stump, leading to the decision being overturned. The height factor also worked in Duckett’s favour, as contact was well above the knee roll.
The successful review ensured Duckett remained unbeaten heading into lunch, helping England extend their lead to 99 runs with the score at 59/1 after 15 overs.
England continue to build on their advantage as Australia search for a breakthrough on a testing second morning in Perth.
