England eyes victory against Australia in second Test of The Ashes series at Adelaide
Michael Clarke and Hussey provided the Aussies with a slim chance of escaping from the Adelaide Test with a draw, but the wicket of Clarke on the last ball of the day revived England’s hopes to score a win.
With this crucial breakthrough, England seems to be favourites for taking a series lead of 1-0. The English need six wickets on the last day, after Pietersen claimed the last wicket of the fourth day in Adelaide.
Graeme Swann led the fireworks on day 4 at the Adelaide Oval, claiming two important wickets early on. Australia lost three wickets before tea, which meant that the English were storming in for a victory. With the hosts now trailing by 137 runs, the venue
is all set to give the spectators a brilliant 5th and final day of the second Test.
When three early wickets fell before tea, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Clarke-c51120 and Michael Hussey. But a composed reply from
both players brought some joy to the otherwise demoralized Australian camp.
Swann dismissed Simon Katich in the early session and also bagged the all important wicket of Ricky Ponting later. Before this, Shane Watson’s half century was perturbed by Steven Finn and he was sent back to the pavilion. It left the Aussies 3 for 160 at
tea. Michael Clarke was on 36 runs at that time.
England faced some difficulties when their bowler Stuart Broad got injured, straining a stomach muscle. The overcast conditions came as a much needed advantage to the Australians in the form of rain later. But the steadiness provided by Hussey and Clarke
provided Australia some hope to save the match.
With the match tilted towards the English, it will require hard work from the Aussies to save the Adelaide encounter. Graeme Swann will be the key for the English, whereas Hussey will be of the same for the Aussies.
One team is eyeing victory to open their account in the series. The other will look to save the match and enter the Perth Test on a high. Whether this match will yield any result or not will be decided on the final day of the Adelaide Test, tomorrow.
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