England 361 and 31-3 lead Australia 128 by 264 runs (England lead series 1-0)
Graeme Swann starred as England took a commanding position on day two of the Second Test. England added 72 runs to their score before being bowled out for 361. Bresnan was dismissed from the opening ball of the day, edging behind to the wicket keeper. Anderson and Broad entertained the crowd with little cameos before Harris claimed his five wicket haul after dismissing Anderson. Australia suffered a major batting collapse as they were skittled out for only 128 runs. Watson was dismissed by Bresnan on the last ball before lunch, leaving Australia 42-1. From then on Swann tore the Australian batsmen apart. Clarke was the only batsmen capable of passing 20 after Watson as poor batting and brilliant bowling saw a miserable day for Australian cricket. Swann claimed his five wicket haul to finish the Australian innings off, taking the wicket of Harris. However, Australia showed some spirit in the evening session as they reduced England to 31-3. England will be looking to set an unreachable target but Australia will still feel in the game if they limit England in their second innings.
My Opinion:
A great day for England and a horror show for Australia. The English tailenders put on a show before England were bowled out for a reasonable total. However, Australia's batting collapse was totally abysmal. Only Watson and Clarke were able to pass 20 runs as their team mates played awfully. It was a brilliant bowling effort by the lads, especially Swann who took five wickets on a second day wicket. It was disappointing to see England lose three wickets at the end of the day but Bell and Bairstow will be looking to seize the opportunity to shine again.
Match Guide: Key Moments:
Morning Session:
11.01: 289-8, Bresnan 7 (29), 1 four, caught Haddin, Harris.
11.19: 309-8, Anderson 8*, Broad 13*.
11.21: 313-9, Anderson 12 (29), 2 fours, caught Haddin, Harris (5 wicket haul).
11.55: 361 all out, Broad 33 (29), 5 fours, 1 six, caught Haddin, Pattinson.
Australian First Innings:
13.03: 42-1, Watson 30 (42), 6 fours, lbw Bresnan. Lunch.
Afternoon Session:
13.49: 50-1, Rogers 15*, Khawaja 5*.
13.50: 50-2, Rogers 15 (45), lbw Swann.
14.06: 53-3, Hughes 1 (8), caught Prior, Bresnan.
14.27: 69-4, Khawaja 14 (35), 1 four, caught Pietersen, Swann.
14.56: 86-5, Smith 2 (14), caught Bell, Swann.
15.03: 91-6: Clarke 28 (41), 4 fours, lbw Broad.
15.33: 96-7, Agar 2 (21), run out by Prior.
15.42: Tea, 96-7.
Evening Session:
16.10: 103-7.
16.13: 104-8, Siddle 2 (24), caught Swann, Anderson.
16.17: 104-9, Haddin 7 (42), 1 four, caught Trott, Swann.
16.50: 128 all out, Harris 10 (25), 1 four, caught Pietersen, Swann (5 wicket haul). Pattinson 10*(24), 1 four.
England lead by 233 runs. England do not enforce the follow on.
England Second Innings:
17.44: 22-1, Cook 8 (28), bowled by Siddle.
17.54: 22-2, Trott 0 (6), bowled by Siddle.
18.07: 30-3, Pietersen 5 (11), 1 four, caught Rogers, Siddle.
18.29: 31-3, Root 18*, Bresnan 0*, Close of play.
England lead by 264 runs.
Player of the Day: Graeme Swann for taking five wickets.
Bowler of the Day: Graeme Swann for taking five wickets.
Batsmen of the Day: Stuart Broad for scoring an entertaining 33 runs.
Disappointment of the Day: Losing three wickets in the evening session.
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