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Test match · The AshesEngland v Australia: Test scorecard, 8 Jul 2009
Match drawn. 8 Jul 2009, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff.
Result
Runs per overEngland first innings
435 (106.5 ov)| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJ Straussc MJ Clarke b MG Johnson | 30 | 60 | 4 | 0 | 50.0 |
| AN Cookc MEK Hussey b BW Hilfenhaus | 10 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 40.0 |
| RS Boparac PJ Hughes b MG Johnson | 35 | 52 | 6 | 0 | 67.3 |
| KP Pietersenc SM Katich b NM Hauritz | 69 | 141 | 4 | 0 | 48.9 |
| PD Collingwoodc BJ Haddin b BW Hilfenhaus | 64 | 145 | 6 | 0 | 44.1 |
| MJ Priorb PM Siddle | 56 | 62 | 6 | 0 | 90.3 |
| A Flintoffb PM Siddle | 37 | 51 | 6 | 0 | 72.5 |
| JM Andersonc MEK Hussey b NM Hauritz | 26 | 40 | 2 | 0 | 65.0 |
| SCJ Broadb MG Johnson | 19 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 95.0 |
| GP Swannnot out | 47 | 40 | 6 | 0 | 117.5 |
| MS Panesarc RT Ponting b NM Hauritz | 4 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 23.5 |
| Extras | 38 (b 13, lb 11, w 2, nb 12) | ||||
| Total | 435 (106.5 overs) | ||||
Fall of wickets: 1-21 (AN Cook, 7.6 ov); 2-67 (AJ Strauss, 19.6 ov); 3-90 (RS Bopara, 24.4 ov); 4-228 (PD Collingwood, 65.3 ov); 5-241 (KP Pietersen, 70.5 ov); 6-327 (A Flintoff, 86.4 ov); 7-329 (MJ Prior, 88.3 ov); 8-355 (SCJ Broad, 93.5 ov); 9-423 (JM Anderson, 102.4 ov); 10-435 (MS Panesar, 106.5 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MG Johnson | 22 | 2 | 87 | 3 | 3.95 |
| BW Hilfenhaus | 27 | 5 | 77 | 2 | 2.85 |
| PM Siddle | 27 | 3 | 121 | 2 | 4.48 |
| NM Hauritz | 23.5 | 1 | 95 | 3 | 3.99 |
| MJ Clarke | 5 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 4.00 |
| SM Katich | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 5.50 |
Australia innings
674/6 dec (181 ov)| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PJ Hughesc MJ Prior b A Flintoff | 36 | 54 | 5 | 0 | 66.7 |
| SM Katichlbw b JM Anderson | 122 | 261 | 12 | 0 | 46.7 |
| RT Pontingb MS Panesar | 150 | 224 | 14 | 1 | 67.0 |
| MEK Husseyc MJ Prior b JM Anderson | 3 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 18.8 |
| MJ Clarkec MJ Prior b SCJ Broad | 83 | 145 | 9 | 1 | 57.2 |
| MJ Northnot out | 125 | 242 | 13 | 0 | 51.7 |
| BJ Haddinc RS Bopara b PD Collingwood | 121 | 151 | 11 | 3 | 80.1 |
| Extras | 34 (b 9, lb 14, w 4, nb 7) | ||||
| Total | 674/6 declared (181 overs) | ||||
Did not bat: MG Johnson, NM Hauritz, BW Hilfenhaus, PM Siddle
Fall of wickets: 1-60 (PJ Hughes, 14.6 ov); 2-299 (SM Katich, 84.6 ov); 3-325 (MEK Hussey, 90.1 ov); 4-331 (RT Ponting, 94.5 ov); 5-474 (MJ Clarke, 136.5 ov); 6-674 (BJ Haddin, 180.6 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JM Anderson | 32 | 6 | 110 | 2 | 3.44 |
| SCJ Broad | 32 | 6 | 129 | 1 | 4.03 |
| GP Swann | 38 | 8 | 131 | 0 | 3.45 |
| A Flintoff | 35 | 3 | 128 | 1 | 3.66 |
| MS Panesar | 35 | 4 | 115 | 1 | 3.29 |
| PD Collingwood | 9 | 0 | 38 | 1 | 4.22 |
England second innings
252/9 (105 ov)| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJ Straussc BJ Haddin b NM Hauritz | 17 | 54 | 1 | 0 | 31.5 |
| AN Cooklbw b MG Johnson | 6 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 50.0 |
| RS Boparalbw b BW Hilfenhaus | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.3 |
| KP Pietersenb BW Hilfenhaus | 8 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 33.3 |
| PD Collingwoodc MEK Hussey b PM Siddle | 74 | 245 | 6 | 0 | 30.2 |
| MJ Priorc MJ Clarke b NM Hauritz | 14 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 43.8 |
| A Flintoffc RT Ponting b MG Johnson | 26 | 71 | 3 | 0 | 36.6 |
| SCJ Broadlbw b NM Hauritz | 14 | 47 | 1 | 0 | 29.8 |
| GP Swannlbw b BW Hilfenhaus | 31 | 63 | 4 | 0 | 49.2 |
| JM Andersonnot out | 21 | 53 | 3 | 0 | 39.6 |
| MS Panesarnot out | 7 | 35 | 1 | 0 | 20.0 |
| Extras | 33 (b 9, lb 9, w 4, nb 11) | ||||
| Total | 252/9 (105 overs) | ||||
Fall of wickets: 1-13 (AN Cook, 4.3 ov); 2-17 (RS Bopara, 5.3 ov); 3-31 (KP Pietersen, 10.4 ov); 4-46 (AJ Strauss, 16.6 ov); 5-70 (MJ Prior, 26.3 ov); 6-127 (A Flintoff, 49.4 ov); 7-159 (SCJ Broad, 66.4 ov); 8-221 (GP Swann, 86.1 ov); 9-233 (PD Collingwood, 93.3 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MG Johnson | 22 | 4 | 44 | 2 | 2.00 |
| BW Hilfenhaus | 15 | 3 | 47 | 3 | 3.13 |
| PM Siddle | 18 | 2 | 51 | 1 | 2.83 |
| NM Hauritz | 37 | 12 | 63 | 3 | 1.70 |
| MJ Clarke | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 2.67 |
| MJ North | 7 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 2.00 |
| SM Katich | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 2.33 |
Match summary
England played Australia in a men's Test match at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff on 8 July 2009 (to 12 July 2009), part of The Ashes. Match drawn.
England won the toss and chose to bat.
RT Ponting was named player of the match.
On 8 July 2009 the on-field umpires were Aleem Dar and BR Doctrove, with JJ Crowe as match referee.
How the innings went
England made 435 in 106.5 overs. KP Pietersen top-scored with 69 from 141 balls, including 4 fours and 0 sixes. MG Johnson took 3 for 87. The biggest stand before a wicket was 138 runs between PD Collingwood and KP Pietersen.
Australia made 674/6 declared in 181 overs. RT Ponting top-scored with 150 from 224 balls, including 14 fours and 1 sixes. JM Anderson took 2 for 110. The biggest stand before a wicket was 239 runs between SM Katich and RT Ponting.
In their second innings, England scored 252/9 in 105 overs. PD Collingwood top-scored with 74 from 245 balls, including 6 fours and 0 sixes. BW Hilfenhaus took 3 for 47. The biggest stand before a wicket was 62 runs between GP Swann and PD Collingwood.
Extras
England's innings of 435 in 106.5 overs included 38 extras: 2 wides, 12 no-balls, 13 byes and 11 leg byes. Australia's innings of 674/6 in 181 overs included 34 extras: 4 wides, 7 no-balls, 9 byes and 14 leg byes. England's innings of 252/9 in 105 overs included 33 extras: 4 wides, 11 no-balls, 9 byes and 9 leg byes.
Questions and answers
Who won England v Australia on 8 July 2009?
Match drawn.
Who top-scored in England v Australia?
RT Ponting scored 150 from 224 balls for Australia, the highest score of the match.
Who took the most wickets in England v Australia?
BW Hilfenhaus, with 3 for 47.
What was the highest partnership?
239 runs between SM Katich and RT Ponting for Australia.
Who won the toss?
England, who chose to bat.
Where was England v Australia played?
At Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, on 8 July 2009.