England's bowlers, led by spinner, Mo Ali whipped the Aussies out for a derisory 205 on what looked like an excellent batting strip. Well, maybe it wasn't quite so lacking in 'demons' as it had first appeared.
At a hideous 27 - 4 it seemed that England were destined for defeat and when this became an unbelievable 50 for 5, there really was no way back.
Buttler in action. |
Step forward the man of the hour, vice-captain Jos Buttler who hit a supremely intelligent and undefeated century to steal the game from right under the noses of the Aussies.
The giant fast bowler Stanlake had bowled with venom and skill for the visitors and did not deserve to be on the losing side.