Australia’s misery in Test Cricket continues. After losing the test series in India, their hopes are on the Ashes which is playing in their country. However England have been ruthless and professional. They won the second test of Ashes in Adelaide by an innings and 71 run and have taken a 1-0 lead. This is England's 100th Test victory over Australia.
After winning the toss, Australia could only managed to score just 245 runs in the first innings. Double century from Kevin Pietersen (227 runs, 33 fours, One Six) and century from Alastair Cook (148 runs, 18 Fours) helped England to post a huge 1st innings score (620/5). Chasing 375 runs to avoid innings defeat, Australia were all out for 304 runs. Graeme Swan was the key bowler for England taking 5 wickets in the second innings. This is 10th 5 wicket haul for Swann and first against Australia. Steven Finn and James Anderson took two wickets each. Kevin got the precious wicket of Michael Clarke (80 Runs) who was the top scorer of Australia in the second innings. Michael Hussey (93 & 52runs) and Shane Watson (51 & 57 runs) are the two who scored valuable runs for Australia in both innings of the test match. Ponting is passing through a prolonged slump in form and that is affecting his side.
Australa will miss the service of Simon Katich who ruled out of the Ashes with an achilles injury. For England, the injury to Stuart Broad is a major blow.
Kevin Pietersen is the Man of the Match for his highest test score(227).
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