This was an absolute thriller, and I'll tell you why: Australia had a massive 239 run lead over England's total of 435, and then England, trailing Australia by 239 runs, lost two early wickets. More wickets fell and England found themselves on 70-5, still railing by 169 runs with only 5 wickets remaining.
Then came Collingwood. Quick partnerships with Prior and Flintoff helped the score on to 159-7, then a brilliant support act by Swann got the score on to 221-8, before the latter fell for 31. Collingwood eventually fell for a valiant 74, which left Panesar and Anderson at the crease, with England trailing by 6 runs.
They had to see out ten or so overs, but how?
The number 10 and 11 batsmen tottered through the first five overs. From then on, the Barmy army were cheering at every single block and at any ball that was not out. They faced 69 balls and made 19 runs, the unlikely heroes, Panesar and Anderson. I'll be back on Thursday, for the 2nd test at Lord's.
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