ASHES THIRD TEST

In a surprise the Australian team beat England team in the ashes third test played at the W.A.C.A stadium at Perth.

The England team which fought the first two tests superbly , surprisingly surrendered to the Australian team with out a fight. This gives the much needed boost and confidence to the Australian team in the remaining two tests.


In the first innings Australian's scored 268 runs , with the contribution from the reliable Mike Hussey who scored 61 runs. Brad Haddin and Mitchell Johnson who was dropped in the second test for poor form scored some valuable runs . The former scored 53 runs and the latter scored 62 runs. For England Anderson and Tremlerr claimed 3 wickets each.

The England replied in a pathetic way . Only Strauss , and Bell crossed 50 runs and they only able to score 187 runs only. For Australia Johnson suddenly regained form , who bowled ordinarily in the previous matches , claimed 6 wickets.

In the second innings Australia scored 309 runs with Hussey top scored with 116 runs and Watson scored 95 runs. The pathetic form of ponting continued in this match also . He only able to score 12 and 1 run in both innings .


The England never gave a fight and surrendered meekly to the Aussie bowling cheaply for 123 runs . This time Ryan Harris claimed 6 wickets and helped Australia equal the series so far with 1 each . Australia and Ponting had a sigh of relief with this win , and may face their remaining two matches with confidence. On the other hand England have to work hard to win the series .