England vs Australia LIVE: Cricket scorecard and Ashes updates as Ben Duckett and Ben Stokes chase victory

England vs Australia LIVE: Cricket scorecard and Ashes updates as Ben Duckett and Ben Stokes chase victory

England are in a strong position to win the third Ashes Test at Headingley, with Ben Duckett and Ben Stokes needing just 12 runs to win with five wickets in hand.

Duckett is unbeaten on 66, while Stokes is on 10, as England chase a target of 135.

The duo have put on an unbeaten partnership of 76 so far, and will be looking to see the job through to the end.

Australia have been unable to break the partnership, and will be hoping for a miracle to avoid defeat.

Here are the latest updates from the match:

  • 16:25: England need just 6 runs to win.
  • 16:20: Ben Stokes brings up his half-century.
  • 16:15: Ben Duckett brings up his 60.
  • 16:10: England are 121-5, needing just 14 runs to win.
  • 16:05: Australia have taken the new ball.
  • 16:00: England are 115-5, needing just 19 runs to win.
  • 15:55: Ben Duckett and Ben Stokes are playing with confidence.
  • 15:50: England are 109-5, needing just 26 runs to win.
  • 15:45: Australia have been unable to break the partnership.
  • 15:40: Ben Duckett and Ben Stokes bring up their 50-run partnership.
  • 15:35: England are 100-5, needing just 35 runs to win.
  • 15:30: Ben Duckett is playing with confidence.
  • 15:25: Ben Stokes is also looking good.
  • 15:20: England are 93-5, needing just 42 runs to win.
  • 15:15: Australia have taken the second new ball.
  • 15:10: England are 88-5, needing just 47 runs to win.
  • 15:05: Ben Duckett and Ben Stokes are looking to bat out the remaining overs.
  • 15:00: England are 83-5, needing just 52 runs to win.

The match is still very much in the balance, but England are in a strong position.

Ben Duckett and Ben Stokes are playing with confidence, and will be looking to see the job through to the end.

Australia will need a miracle to avoid defeat.

I will keep updating this article with the latest news and updates from the match.

Stay tuned!