England defy Australia in humdinger

Jul 12, 2009

The day began poorly for England when Kevin Pietersen lost his judgement and his off stump•Getty Images

... as were his team-mates•Getty Images

Hauritz was mobbed as Australia ploughed on•Getty Images

Hauritz explodes after dismissing Prior•Getty Images

A drinks break ended a 57-run stand as Andrew Flintoff edged his first ball Mitchell Johnson to second slip•AFP

Swann was battered by the short stuff from Peter Siddle and twice needed attention from the physio•Getty Images

The last pair of James Anderson and Monty Panesar batted 39 minutes to secure England a thrilling draw •Getty Images

Ben Hilfenhaus was thrilled with his wicket ...•AFP

Nathan Hauritz was looking dangerous ...•AFP

Brad Haddin and Simon Katich snuggled up together after both fell just short of catching Paul Collingwood•Getty Images

Collingwood set himself up superbly as he defied Australia•PA Photos

Hauritz was in on the action again, ending Stuart Broad's 68-minute effort•AFP

Collingwood's brave innings ended in the tamest of manners to swing the momentum back Australia's way•Getty Images

Panesar and Anderson ran down the clock to deny Australia the chance to bat again•Getty Images

... and Hauritz broke through when Brad Haddin snared Andrew Strauss's top edge•Getty Images

But another breakthrough came when Michael Clarke caught Matt Prior at slip•PA Photos

A man protesting against the recruitment policies of an airline is dragged off the Cardiff pitch•PA Photos

Collingwood, whose fifty came in 167 deliveries, led the bid for a draw with Graeme Swann•Getty Images

Collingwood walks off a dejected man after falling with England six runs short of making Australia bat again•Getty Images

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