Fifth Ashes Test, Day 2: England 332 & 58-3 v Australia 160

by agdobson | August 21, 2009 at 01:58 pm

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Hope for England as Australia collapse 160 all out. So England are in a good position with three days to go, but let's not get our hopes up just yet, Australia don't give in too easily.

England took control of the deciding Ashes Test after closing day two at The Oval 230 ahead of Australia at 58-3.

After England added only 25 to their overnight 307-8, Australia were 73-0 before Stuart Broad produced a stunning spell of 4-8 in 21 balls.

Broad finished with 5-37 and spinner Graeme Swann joined in with 4-38 as Australia were skittled for 160.

England, who need to win to regain the Ashes, lost some wickets but Andrew Strauss was undefeated on 32.