Trott's century gives England hope Down Under
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January 27, 2011, Thursday
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JONATHAN Trott hit a century and took two vital wickets yesterday in Adelaide to lead England to a 21-run win over Australia in the fourth one-day international, keeping the seven-match series alive.
Trott scored 102, his second ODI century, as England made 299-8 after winning the toss. He then took the wickets of Cameron White for 44 and David Hussey for 28, breaking two crucial partnerships as Australia was eventually held to 278-7 in reply.
Australia leads 3-1 in the series ahead of the fifth match in Brisbane on Sunday.
Trott reached his century from 117 balls but was out nine balls later for 102 as England took advantage of ideal batting conditions to post a competitive but not unassailable total.
At 100-1 after 15 overs, England was on target to score well in excess of 300 but slow bowlers Steven Smith and David Hussey shared seven wickets to knock the tourists off stride.
Trott's innings and Matt Prior's 67 were eventually vital in supporting a faltering England middle order.
Australia attempted a methodically paced chase for victory, dependent at first on the guidance of opener Shane Watson.
Watson scored 64 from 72 balls, but when he was out in the 24th over with the total on 116-4, Australia faced a demanding run rate to win its fourth straight one-day match.
The hosts remained in the hunt as partnerships between White and Hussey and White and Smith threatened to break England's grip on the match, but part-time spinner Trott broke both stands to push his team closer to victory.
Trott finished with 2-31 from seven overs, James Anderson took 2-57 on his return to the England lineup and Paul Collingwood took 1-22 from seven overs.
Trott scored 102, his second ODI century, as England made 299-8 after winning the toss. He then took the wickets of Cameron White for 44 and David Hussey for 28, breaking two crucial partnerships as Australia was eventually held to 278-7 in reply.
Australia leads 3-1 in the series ahead of the fifth match in Brisbane on Sunday.
Trott reached his century from 117 balls but was out nine balls later for 102 as England took advantage of ideal batting conditions to post a competitive but not unassailable total.
At 100-1 after 15 overs, England was on target to score well in excess of 300 but slow bowlers Steven Smith and David Hussey shared seven wickets to knock the tourists off stride.
Trott's innings and Matt Prior's 67 were eventually vital in supporting a faltering England middle order.
Australia attempted a methodically paced chase for victory, dependent at first on the guidance of opener Shane Watson.
Watson scored 64 from 72 balls, but when he was out in the 24th over with the total on 116-4, Australia faced a demanding run rate to win its fourth straight one-day match.
The hosts remained in the hunt as partnerships between White and Hussey and White and Smith threatened to break England's grip on the match, but part-time spinner Trott broke both stands to push his team closer to victory.
Trott finished with 2-31 from seven overs, James Anderson took 2-57 on his return to the England lineup and Paul Collingwood took 1-22 from seven overs.
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