Story England's Journey to WorldCup-Ashes06-07 : 3rd Test (Perth)

[freddiw]

when will next update be?q

 

[Jaztheman]

Be patient freddiw.

Great scorecard tut, loved it and it will sure help all the story makers.

 

[gamerkid22]

Vaughan scores maiden double century as
England declare on 522​

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Everything went England's way in the first four session of the match. There was not much that the Aussies enjoyed apart from those 4 wickets but those wickets were overshadowed by the amount of runs which England scored. Before the lunch interval England were in a commanding position and Pietersen was batting aggressively but Australia made a solid comeback in the match by taking crucial wickets are regular intervals. The battle between Pietersen and Warne continued in the 2nd session of the day. Warne wanted Pietersen to go for his shots as a result of which there was no fielder on the leg side boundary and Warne was constantly bowling a leg stump line inviting Pietersen to go over the mid-wicket. However Pietersen was successful for the first time but then he tried to slog against the turn and only managed to get a top edge to give Symonds the easiest of the catches. Warne's tactics worked for Australia as they got the important wicket of the danger man Kevin Pietersen before he did much damage. Pietersen played well for his 45 runs but still England have some batting left to score 500.

Pietersen's wicket

KP scored 45 runs

The collapse​

Vaughan was still batting nicely looking for his maiden double century but wickets were falling regularly from the other end. Collingwood who was finding it difficult to score runs against the pace of Brett Lee, lost his wicket when he tried to hook a fast bouncer only managing to give a simple catch to G.McGrath ay fine leg. Australia were back in the match with two quick wickets and Brett Lee did the job for his team once again with his fast and accurate bouncers. Collingwood only managed to score 14 runs off 49 balls.

Collingwood's wicket

Flintoff's 2nd duck in 3 innings​

Andrew Flintoff continued his poor run with the bat and he was once again dismissed for a duck but this time it was M.Clarke who took his wicket. Clarke bowled a perfect yorker to Flintoff who was a bit late to pick that one but at the last moment he tried to get some bat on it. But it was too late as the ball went through the gate the stumps were broken. Flintoff stay was just for 4 balls and is having a poor run with the bat in this Ashes series. In the previous match at The Gabba, Flintoff lasted for 3 balls before he was dismissed for a duck by Warne.

Flintoff departs for 0

Vaughan slams maiden test double century​

England were 7 wickets down at this stage and Vaughan was running out of partners. Vaughan was getting closer to reach his maiden double century but from the other end wickets were falling quickly. Vaughan the took most off the strike and was fighting hard till against this Australian bowling attack. Finally the moment arrived when Vaughn came down the track and smashed Johnson for a four on the offside to register his maiden double century in test cricket surpassing his highest score of 197 against India in 2002. It's a great effort by the England captain to score a double century against the World Champions. This innings by M.Vaughan was truly sensational with masterful stroke play and brilliant shot selection throughout the innings. Just for a reminder that Vaughan is playing in his comeback test series after he was out of the side for months due to his knee injury.

200 for Vaughan

Vaughan was finally dismissed after scoring 212 runs when he was trying to score at a quicker rate. It needed something special to dismiss Vaughan as Ponting took a brilliant catch diving to his left to end this superb innings by the England captain. The whole Adelaide crowd was giving a standing ovation to Vaughan just as he was making his way back to the pavilion.

Great innings comes to an end

Ponting's stunning catch : Animated Dartfish

Wagon Wheel

Standing ovation to the England captain

England finally declared their innings with the score on 522/9 just before the close of play on day2. Australia had to bat for 8 overs which they negotiated successfully. England will have to bowl well in order to win this test match with still 3 days remaining as they have already lost the first test match.

England scorecard

Australia bowling card

England(1st inn) : 522/9 dec (161 overs)
M.Vaughan : 212(383) 23 Fours 1 Six

Australia(1st inn) : 18/0 (8 overs)




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[Karachi Xpress]

That was superb batting by Vaughan and I love the dartfish! Stunning!

 

[OrderDX]

great update and great batting from vaughan and cook great pres love the animation of Ponting's diving catch will be interesting to see how the Aussies do great work keep it up!

 

[shantanu_rooney]

outsatnding batting by Vaughan.....and great presentation

 

[Jit]

exellent performance by vaughan they have a good score on the board and great graphics love the way u show the punters catch

 

[freddiw]

awesome update KUTGW

 

[domiw]

great update, well done vaughn, hes one of my fav players

 

[gutterman]

Gee Lee took some stick lets hope Aussies do Better than their bowling

 

[surendar]

As I always said from second test, England are in commanding control over the game. Have to see how Australia responds. Still the Champions can make it because they know how to make it

Fantastic presentation as always! Keep it up...

 

[Pakistani Army]

Superb batting by Vaughan. Just a small collapse at the end but the total they have declared on is a huge total. Superb dartfish Gamer, absoloutly stunning. Keep up the great works mate.

 

[surendar]

On a side note, I want to mention that your great tutorial for making scorecards has been added as a link in story tips sticky thread as well since its definitely useful for many story makers here.

 

[gamerkid22]

On a side note, I want to mention that your great tutorial for making scorecards has been added as a link in story tips sticky thread as well since its definitely useful for many story makers here.

Thanks Suren . Actually i was in two minds whether to post in Story forums or in Sigs,Artwork forum but then i thought as its an artwork i must port there. Thanks for adding the link in story tips

 

[Highlander999]

Great work mate. Vaughan batted really well and England are in control.

Lovely story and excellent effort