England vs http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013, being played at Headingley, Leeds, August 3, 2012 – posting 312
for 5.
After a shaky start to the English tour, Petersen finally answered his critics with a composed century, and further ensured that his side held edge on resumption from the opening day, which had seen the hosts take quick wickets during the final session to
halt the batting side on 262 for 5 at stumps.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Jacques-Rudolph-c1619, playing his first innings of the series, gave him sound support, with the duo adding an unbeaten stand, worth 50.
The start however, was uncharacteristic as England bowled six maidens on the trot. The only notable action during that period came after Petersen was adjudged lbw off http://www.senore.com/Cricket/JM-Anderson-c1705, only the decision to be overturned by the third umpire following a review.
Both players were involved in the notable moments of the first hour - the first run came as Petersen pushed Anderson to the cover region before hitting the first boundary a couple overs later, with the Yorkshire- http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Lancashire-c806 battle going in favour of the
former.
Rudolph, meanwhile, took his time to adjust after he resumed from his overnight score of 1. His morning began in the 10th over, when he flicked http://www.senore.com/Cricket/IJL-Trott-c1576 failed to protect the boundary.
The tall pacer then suffered Petersen’s wrath, who exquisitely timed his pull shot as the ball raced to the deep square leg boundary.
After bowling seven consecutive overs, including five maidens, Anderson was finally replaced by http://www.senore.com/Cricket/TT-Bresnan-c2711 then had his share of problems, dispatched for two successive boundaries
off Petersen’s bat.
Despite scoring just 50 runs in the first 22 overs, the Proteas will be the much happier side. However, the English bowlers will not be disappointed with their performances, but know that taking wickets will be key in order to restrict the batting side to
a reasonable first innings score.
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