The Ashes 2013 - First Test, Trent Bridge: Five talking points for Day 3

1. State of the match

Batting in the 4th innings will not be an easy task. Australia were lucky to be rescued by Ashton Agar in the first innings, but they will not have that luxury again. James Anderson will have a run-in at the top-order with the new ball, whereas Graeme Swann would be smacking his lips upon observing the state of the surface that has markedly deteriorated over the course of three days.

Australia need quick wickets on the morning of Day 4 so that they can restrict England to within a lead of 300 runs or a maximum of 325. It will be a record chase if Australia accomplish that in the fourth innings of the game.