Sam Curran, Sam Hain thwart Australians' hopes of beating England Lions
Tim Paine gloves four catches for Aussies as Lions pair post unbeaten fifties to force draw
14/07Result
Australian XI tour of England at Canterbury, Jul 14-17 2019
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![Australian XI]( "Australian XI")
397 & 252/8d -
![England Lions]( "England Lions")
267 & 267/5 (84 ov)
14/07Result
Australian XI tour of England at Canterbury, Jul 14-17 2019
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![Australian XI]( "Australian XI")
397 & 252/8d -
![England Lions]( "England Lions")
267 & 267/5 (84 ov)
Day 4
Day 3
Elbow blow could hurt Matthew Wade Ashes selection chances
Batsman sent for X-ray after being hit by Lewis Gregory short ball and could be in doubt for selection match
Day 2
Sam Curran gets into Ashes swing as Australia find going tougher
Tourists lose last six wickets for 17 before Dom Sibley's 74 underpins Lions reply
Day 1
Wade, Head lead strong Australian batting display
The pair add 219 for the fourth wicket after the visitors were sent in to bat under overcast skies against a competent attack
Others
Lewis Gregory primed for Test chance after reaping benefits of county 'wilderness'
Gregory earned his opportunity after claiming 44 wickets at 13 - a run of form described by the national selector Ed Smith as "remarkable"