If it is raining runs for Eng then why'd it be a drought for Aus?
Agreed.
It's only day 1 and there is no reason to believe that Australia would struggle on this wicket. Neither team has out-and-out attacking bowlers but Aussies w'd be batting last on this wicket (unless they take a big first innings lead again cf. Cardiff) and 4th innings always brings with it drama and pressure regardless of the quality of bowling