and that is the end of that. Fast, full, unstoppable. Paul Collingwood's valiant innings comes to an end via the thinnest of toe-ends onto leg stump, and Australia are 2-0 up!
England vs Australia, 2nd ODI at London, Sep 06 2009 - Ball by Ball Commentary
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2nd ODI, Lord's, September 06, 2009, Australia tour of England and Scotland
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Well played Australia. Mitchell Johnson hauled them from a poor total to a defendable 249 with some late heroics with the bat, and then they hauled the game back into their hands after England had reached 74 for 0.
England's failure to claim the final Powerplay until the game was as good as over will come under some considerable scrutiny, but in truth they screwed up their chase long before that. Strauss was too busy plane-watching to carry on a fine innings, Owais Shah proved once again he is lousy between the wickets, and Brett Lee showed what is possible with a fast, full and late-swinging length.
So there we have it. We mustn't forget another good batting performance from Callum Ferguson, who looks a quality find in the middle order. Australia are worthy winners. I've been Andrew Miller, and he's been Will Luke. Goodnight all
46.1
W
Lee to PD Collingwood, OUT
Paul Collingwood b Lee 56 (84b 3x4 0x6 131m) SR: 66.66
end of over 463 runs
ENG: 210/9CRR: 4.56 • RRR: 10.00
James Anderson0 (5b)
Paul Collingwood56 (83b 3x4)
Shane Watson 7-1-26-2
Brett Lee 8-0-22-1
45.6
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Watson to Anderson, no run
outside off, Anderson wafts flat-footedly, and another dot ball is chalked up. Yes, it was a carbon copy
45.5
•
Watson to Anderson, no run
outside off, Anderson wafts flat-footedly, and another dot ball is chalked up
I still blame the Lancaster Bomber
45.4
1
Watson to PD Collingwood, 1 run
slower ball, clopped to midwicket, and England are wading through treacle now
45.3
2
Watson to PD Collingwood, 2 runs
cue the circus music. An optimistic tonk down the ground, a fumble, a crazy call, a dive, a reprieve. And an extra run
England need a bit of James Foster magic right now
45.2
•
Watson to PD Collingwood, no run
another swipe, but straight to midwicket
45.1
•
Watson to PD Collingwood, no run
an ambitious swipe across the line, but Collingwood wears it in the nether regions. Loud oohs and titters as the replay shows where it struck
end of over 453 runs
ENG: 207/9CRR: 4.60 • RRR: 8.60
James Anderson0 (3b)
Paul Collingwood53 (79b 3x4)
Brett Lee 8-0-22-1
Nathan Bracken 10-1-37-2
Well, England have made a gastronomic delight of this run-chase. Michelin stars all round
44.6
•
Lee to Anderson, no run
back onto the stumps to loud and ironic cheers.
Three runs in five Powerplay balls so far ...
44.5
•
Lee to Anderson, no run
round the wicket, and Anderson flinches outside off.
Anderson takes strike, with the ball doing handstands
44.4
1
Lee to PD Collingwood, 1 run
full and fast again, tailing into leg stump, and chopped up to mid-on
44.3
2
Lee to PD Collingwood, 2 runs
now that is a good nut at this stage, at any stage! 92mph inswinging yorker, and Collingwood squeezes two to fine leg
44.2
•
Lee to PD Collingwood, no run
bouncer, and a good one. Collingwood flaps ambitiously but comes closer to wearing it on the helmet than finding the middle of the bat
44.1
•
Lee to PD Collingwood, no run
nothing on offer there, too fast and straight
end of over 44Wicket maiden
ENG: 204/9CRR: 4.63 • RRR: 7.66
James Anderson0 (1b)
Paul Collingwood50 (75b 3x4)
Nathan Bracken 10-1-37-2
Shane Watson 6-1-23-2
So, there it is, the final Powerplay has been taken. Long handle please!
43.6
•
Bracken to Anderson, no run
squeezed down into the crease to end the over. And now what can Paul Collingwood conjure from the finish?
So, still no Powerplay, and only one man, James Anderson, to come. What on earth is going orf out there?
43.5
W
Bracken to Sidebottom, OUT
full and angling in, Sidebottom is beaten all ends up, and now Australia are circling for the kill
Ryan Sidebottom b Bracken 0 (2b 0x4 0x6 1m) SR: 0
43.4
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Bracken to Sidebottom, no run
outside off, a loose dab, but no contact
Here's Ryan Sidebottom, who couldn't quite win it on Friday. What can he do this time?
43.3
W
Bracken to Swann, OUT
dirty stroke, and that's a waste I'm afraid. Full and straight, a slower ball, and Swann's stumps are splattered as he tries a slog sweep
Graeme Swann b Bracken 14 (22b 0x4 0x6 25m) SR: 63.63
A decent holding innings from Swann, but he gave it away too soon I reckon
43.2
4b
Bracken to Swann, 4 byes
yikes, that was close! A loose flash, Swann all but loses his leg stump, but Paine is suckered. Four vital runs
43.1
•
Bracken to Swann, no run
forward and defended
end of over 433 runs
ENG: 200/7CRR: 4.65 • RRR: 7.14
Paul Collingwood50 (75b 3x4)
Graeme Swann14 (19b)
Shane Watson 6-1-23-2
Nathan Bracken 9-0-37-0
Here comes a message in a bottle. Almost literally. As a drink and a hint about the Powerplay come to the middle. Still not taken
42.6
•
Watson to PD Collingwood, no run
a dot to finish the over. We have a game on here
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