Final-wicket pair James Anderson and Monty Panesar delivered a defiant partnership to safe an exciting draw for England within the opening Ashes Take a look at on today in 2009.
Dominated by Australia for almost all of the match in Cardiff, England produced a decided show to salvage a draw simply as they appeared set to subside to a complete defeat.
Having slipped to 70 for 5 within the morning session of the ultimate day to face the prospect of a humiliating innings defeat, Durham all-rounder Paul Collingwood spearheaded England’s gorgeous fightback with a powerful 74 spanning 343 minutes on the crease.
However with a minimal of 11.3 overs remaining and England nonetheless trailing Australia by six runs, Collingwood fell to a juggling catch at gully to go away England’s slim prospects resting on Anderson and Panesar.
Neither participant has a lot pedigree with a bat of their arms however the pair repelled 69 deliveries and defied Australia’s greatest efforts for 40 minutes to offer a memorable end for a crowd who gave them a standing ovation on the finish of each over they survived.
Anderson ended unbeaten with 21 runs from 53 balls with Panesar additionally holding agency on seven not out from 35 deliveries as England would in the end go on to regain the Ashes with a 2-1 collection win.
Kaynak: briturkish.com