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[PhilD123]

Boooo for the 2nd test! At least it sets up a good finale to the series. Good to see England on top so far in the 4th test, that should make sure we dont lose at Melbourne.

 

[jdeus]

England need to kick on here!!

550 should be about enough!

 

[Pakistani Army]

Yeah great works s'boarder!

 

[Skater]

England in control of fourth Ashes test​

Kevin Pietersen failed to continue on to a century as he was trapped LBW by Glenn McGrath for 93.

Ian Bell did manage to make his hundred with support from Andrew Flintoff as England passed 400 and stamped their authority on the fourth Ashes test match.

Day 2 Lunch Summary

England 1st innings: 405/4 (127 overs)

England lead by 405 runs

Flintoff completes half century as Australians toil[​

Andrew Flintoff scored his second fifty of the series​

After the lunch break, Andrew Flintoff passed his half century whilst Bell continued his innings with some masterful strokes.

No wickets fell in the second session of the second day.

Day 2 Tea Summary

England 1st innings: 465/4 (159 overs)

England lead by 465 runs

Bell makes unbeaten double century​

Ian Bell denied the critics with 208 not out​

Flintoff was caught behind by Adam Gilchrist off the bowling of McGrath for 76 shortly after the tea break.

Despite Australia taking the second new ball, Ian Bell still managed to make his new career best score as he passed 200.

England finished the second day at 551/5.

Day 2 Close of Play Summary

England 1st innings: 551/5 (191 overs)

England lead by 551 runs

 

[jdeus]

Now what did I say only 2 posts above the update?? :cool:

550 would be enough!

551/5 at the end of day 2 should merit a declaration!!

Meaning I was right, wooooo!

 

[gamerkid22]

England in complete command . Now i wanna see how the Aussies will respond on day 3 . Nice story and great presentation

 

[Skater]

England declare as Bell goes

Ian Bell was caught by Michael Hussey off the bowling of Jason Gillespie for 214 early on the third day of the fourth Ashes test match at Melbourne, prompting a declaration from captain Andrew Strauss at 571/6.

Day 3 End of Innings Summary

England 1st innings: 571/6 declared (197.5 overs)

England lead by 571 runs

England take two scalps as Aussies struggle

Michael Hussey was bowled by Matthew Hoggard for just 2 runs to set in stone England's advantage.

Australia captain Ricky Ponting continued his poor form by being caught by Andrew Flintoff off Hoggard for 5. England couldn't shift Matthew Hayden or Phil Jaques though and it was 48/2 at the lunch break.

Day 3 Lunch Summary

England 1st innings: 571/6 declared (Bell 214)
Australia 1st innings: 48/2 (20 overs)

Australia are 523 runs behind with 8 first innings wickets remaining

Hayden stands tall for underdog home side

Matthew Hayden sweeps Monty Panesar​

Hayden passed fifty after the lunch break with Jaques, rekindling their good form in the previous test.

Monty Panesar trapped Jaques LBW for 35 to provide a crucial blow that could stop Australia making a remotely competitive score.

Hayden was 97 not out at the tea break.

Day 3 Tea Summary

England 1st innings: 571/6 declared (Bell 214)
Australia 1st innings: 177/3 (53 overs)

Australia fight back to even up test

Monty Panesar could be England's main hope at the home of Shane Warne​

Australia are 394 runs behind with 7 first innings wickets remaining

Hayden made a century and Damien Martyn passed his half century as Australia had the better of the final session.

Day 3 Close of Play Summary

England 1st innings: 571/6 declared (Bell 214)
Australia 1st innings: 276/3 (86 overs)

Australia are 295 runs behind with 7 first innings wickets remaining

 

[jdeus]

Aww come on!!!

Dont buckle now!!

 

[PhilD123]

This could be an Adelaide repeat I hope not though. Fantastic innings from Bell and then Hayden!

Great work Lee.

 

[Ian_Bell]

Good to see Bell Hitting 200 kepp it up m8

 

[Skater]

England remove Hayden

Ryan Sidebottom made inroads for England​

Damien Martyn completed his century as Australia fought back well on the fourth day of the fourth Ashes test at Melbourne.

Ryan Sidebottom made the breakthrough for England by bowling Matthew Hayden for an awesome 164.

Paul Collingwood caught Justin Langer off Sidebottom for just 5.

Day 4 Lunch Summary

England 1st innings: 571/6 declared (Bell 214)
Australia 1st innings: 375/5 (118 overs)

Australia are 196 runs behind with 5 first innings wickets remaining

Collingwood took another catch, this time off Adam Gilchrist's bat off the bowling of Monty Panesar for 26.

When Jason Gillespie perished for 10, caught Trescothick bowled Panesar, England sensed a lead.

Day 4 Tea Summary

England 1st innings: 571/6 declared (Bell 214)
Australia 1st innings: 461/8 (151 overs)

Australia are 110 runs behind with 2 first innings wickets remaining

Damien Martyn had made 207 before he was out, LBW to Harmison.

Glenn McGrath only survived for a five ball duck.

Day 4 End of Innings Summary

England 1st innings: 571/6 declared (Bell 214)
Australia 1st innings: 487 all out (Martyn 207)

England lead by 84 runs with 10 first innings wickets remaining

McGrath strikes as England appear nervous

Glenn McGrath made the breakthrough on the very first ball of the innings​

Disaster struck when Glenn McGrath bowled Marcus Trescothick on the very first ball of England's second innings.

Day 4 Close of Play Summary

England 1st innings: 571/6 declared (Bell 214)
Australia 1st innings: 487 all out (Martyn 207)
England 2nd innings: 20/1 (9 overs)

England lead by 104 runs with 9 first innings wickets remaining

 

[PhilD123]

Pidgeon gets his bunny! Some good bowling from England despite a fantastic double hundred from Martyn. Unfortunately, there wont be any time for either side to win the game.

Great work Lee.

 

[Jaztheman]

Great pres lee, bad start from England though in reply.

 

[mattfb]

This is a funny story. But its also a very good one here.
Good double from Bell.
Keep up the neat pres.

 

[Skater]

Fourth Ashes test match heading for a draw


Andrew Strauss scored 60 off 100 balls to help avoid a batting collapse​

England began the fifth and final day of the fourth Ashes test match against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on 20/1, 104 runs ahead with Andrew Strauss on 2 not out and Paul Collingwood on 17 not out.

Early on in the day, Matthew Hayden took an excellent catch to get out Paul Collingwood off the bowling of Glenn McGrath for 18 and make the score 21/2.

Kevin Pietersen had clearly been given a license to slog but it backfired when Justin Langer caught him out in the deep after an awful shot off the bowling of Jason Gillespie for just 1. England were then 34/3.

Andrew Strauss and Ian Bell played well to put on a respectable partnership of 89 before Strauss was out Leg Before Wicket off the bowling of Gillespie for a well made 60 off 100 balls. England were then 113/4.

Bell batted through until the lunch break with Andrew Flintoff to reach 31 not out, with Flintoff on 6 not out.

Day 5 Lunch Summary

England 1st innings: 571/6 declared (Bell 214)
Australia 1st innings: 487 all out (Martyn 207)
England 2nd innings: 123/4 (40 overs)

England lead by 207 runs with 6 second innings wickets remaining