Bowlers strike after Prior ton

Jan 06, 2011

Matt Prior picked up from where he left off the previous evening•AFP

Prior stroked a number of good off-side shots on his way to his century•Getty Images

Shane Watson led a positive response from Australia•Getty Images

After making 38 off 40 balls Shane Watson was run out •AFP

Michael Clarke was positive from the moment he came to the crease•Getty Images

Tim Bresnan provided able support as the pair built up a century stand•Associated Press

Prior reached his first Ashes hundred off 109 balls - England's fastest Ashes hundred since Ian Botham at Old Trafford in 1981•Getty Images

Watson struck seven fours in his innings of 38•Getty Images

After battling hard Phil Hughes edged a good Tim Bresnan delivery behind •Getty Images

Prior soaked up the applause from the Barmy Army•AFP

But he and Phil Hughes ended up at the same end to gift England their first wicket•AFP

Tim Bresnan celebrated yet another Ashes scalp•Getty Images