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Article: Collapse hits England hopes.
- Article from:
- Lancashire Evening Post (Preston, England)
- Article date:
- January 3, 2007
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England's bid to avoid an Ashes whitewash was again undermined by a lower-order collapse which allowed Australia to stay in the hunt in the final Test.
Having resumed the second day on a promising 234 for four, England had a major first-innings total within their sights as they attempt to avoid a 5-0 whitewash.
But the loss of six wickets for 45 runs - they were dismissed for a lowly 291 - meant England lost their momentum and despite an impressive rally from their seamers, Australia finished another rain-affected day trailing by just 103 runs on 188 for four.
England had survived for the first nine overs of the day despite Australia taking the ...