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21-Aug-2009 19:56:00 GMT
England v Australia, 5th Test, 2nd Day, The Oval

Broad and Swann Sparks Australia Collapse on 160

London: Stuart Broad revived England's hopes of Ashes glory with a sensational five-wicket burst on the second day of the decisive fifth Test at the Oval on Friday.

Australia all-out on 160 in reply to England's first innings 332 and England take lead of 172 runs in the first innings. After Broad had taken five wickets for 37 runs in 12-overs to remove Shane Watson, skipper Ricky Ponting, Michael Hussey, Michael Clarke and Brad Haddin.

Off-spinner Graeme Swann chipped in with four wickets for 38 runs in 14-overs, including opener Simon Katich for 50

Stuart Broad re-ignited England's hopes of Ashes glory with a sensational five-wicket burst on the second day of the decisive fifth Test against Australia at The Oval on Friday.

That left England, who made 332 in their first innings, 172 runs in front and by stumps they had extended their lead to 230 after closing on 58 for three with three more days still scheduled in the match.

Australia left-arm quick Mitchell Johnson, with the aid of two catches at short leg by Simon Katich, removed England first innings top-scorer Ian Bell and Paul Collingwood, who again fell cheaply.

But England captain Andrew Strauss was 32 not out and Test debutant Jonathan Trott unbeaten on eight.

It was a dream position for England in a Test, with the series all square at 1-1, they had to win to regain the Ashes but one where Australia required merely a draw to retain them..

In total Australia - who had been 73 without loss - lost eight wickets for 58 runs in an extraordinary second session.

Brief Score: England 332 and 58 for 3 (Strauss 32*, Johnson 2-12) lead Australia 160 (Katich 50, Broad 5-37, Swann 4-38) by 230 runs.


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