Ian Bell's third century in consecutive Ashes Tests led an England recovery on Day One of the second Test against Australia at Lord's on Thursday, as the home side reached 289-7 at stumps.
Cricket News: Bell came to the crease with his team in deep trouble on 28-3, but his innings of 109 that spanned just over five hours, frustrated the Australians when they would have scented an England capitulation.
Jonny Bairstow hit 67 and contributed to a fifth-wicket partnership of 144 with Bell. But his late dismissal to a full toss from part-time leg-spinner Steve Smith, and the subsequent fall of Matt Prior, undermined England's rear-guard effort as Smith ended with 3-18.
Tim Bresnan, on 7, and night-watchman James Anderson, on 4, were the not out batsmen at close on a day the Australians had the best of, considering they lost the toss and had to bowl in hot, sunny conditions on a batsman-friendly pitch. Recalled fast bowler Ryan Harris claimed 3-43.
Bell's latest century took him level with Leonard Hutton on England's list of test centurions, with 19, while he also became the eighth England batsman to go past 1,000 test runs at Lord's. But his 211-ball innings that included 16 boundaries meant much more than historical success...
Cricket News: Bell came to the crease with his team in deep trouble on 28-3, but his innings of 109 that spanned just over five hours, frustrated the Australians when they would have scented an England capitulation.
Jonny Bairstow hit 67 and contributed to a fifth-wicket partnership of 144 with Bell. But his late dismissal to a full toss from part-time leg-spinner Steve Smith, and the subsequent fall of Matt Prior, undermined England's rear-guard effort as Smith ended with 3-18.
Tim Bresnan, on 7, and night-watchman James Anderson, on 4, were the not out batsmen at close on a day the Australians had the best of, considering they lost the toss and had to bowl in hot, sunny conditions on a batsman-friendly pitch. Recalled fast bowler Ryan Harris claimed 3-43.
Bell's latest century took him level with Leonard Hutton on England's list of test centurions, with 19, while he also became the eighth England batsman to go past 1,000 test runs at Lord's. But his 211-ball innings that included 16 boundaries meant much more than historical success...
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- Unknown Updated at: Friday, July 19, 2013
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