England vs Australia - Ashes 2009 First Test - Day 1

England won the toss and captain Andrew Strauss chose to bat. England slumped to 90/3 early but recovered with a fine partnership of 138 runs between Pietersen and Collingwood. Hauritz dismissed Pietersen for the crucial fifth wicket when he offered a simple catch to short leg, attempting to sweep from outside the off stump. Australia did well in the end as Peter Siddle picked up two crucial wickets in the last four overs of play. England ended the day at 336/7.

England : 336/7 (90.0 overs)
Andrew Strauss 30(60), Ravi Bopara 35(52), Kevin Pietersen 69(141), Paul Collingwood 64(145), Matt Prior 56 (62), Andrew Flintoff 37(51)

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