Australia win the toss and opt to bat first. Bizarrely, rain briefly stops play after just one over before the action really gets going. The first big appeal is from England's James Anderson for lbw on David Warner, but it's turned downPhotograph: Anthony Devlin/PAEngland eventually get their man when Stuart Broad prompts Warner to spoon the ball to Michael Carberry at point. Photograph: Scott Barbour/Getty ImagesAfter lunch, England's Monty Panesar appeals unsuccessfully for leg before wicket against Australia's Chris RogersPhotograph: David Gray/Reuters
Ben Stokes's first delivery on his Test debut is a dot ballPhotograph: Anthony Devlin/PAWatson (pictured) and Rogers both reached their half centuries, guiding Australia to 143-1Photograph: Quinn Rooney/Getty ImagesBut Watson and Rogers tumble in quick succession. Watson is caught and bowled by Anderson (pictured) before Rogers edges Graeme Swann's delivery to Matt PriorPhotograph: David Gray/ReutersMonty Panesar then gets the wicket of Steve Smith, bowling him out to leave the Aussies on 174-4Photograph: Cal Sport Media/REX/Cal Sport Media/REXEngland are guilty of missing several opportunities to take Australian wickets. So, Michael Clarke (pictured batting) and Bailey are able to pile on the runsPhotograph: Quinn Rooney/Getty ImagesMichael Carberry is mortified after dropping Brad Haddin towards the end of the day's play.Photograph: Jason O'Brien/Action ImagesBy the close of play, England have removed Bailey and the Australians close on 273-5Photograph: David Gray/Reuters
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