The Second Test was practically decided on the first day. By careful batting England scored 221 for 2 at the close. Rain then ruined the pitch making it very difficult for the batsmen. Warner and Haywood had begun with an opening stand of 122. Tylesdsley and Foster took the score to 221 with the latter 49 not out.
The next day Foster was unable to continue his innings through illness. With rain interfering with most of the second day it was not until the third day that England's first innings was completed .The last 6 England wickets fell for 38.On a difficult wicket Tyldesley batted superbly before being out for 97.England finished on 315. Hirst scoring 7 and Rhodes 2 now batting at nine.
Brilliant batting by Trumper, who scored 74 of his side's total of 122, saved Australia from following on. Rhodes exploited the pitch by taking 7 for 56 in 15.2 overs. The innings was completed in 30.2 overs.
It was England's turn to cope with the difficulties of the pitch.At the close of the third day they were 74 for 5.
Play could not start on the fourth day until 3.30 but 14 wickets fell before the close at 6pm. Tyldesley again was the saviour for England batting superbly for 62 out of a total of 103. Relf was the only other batsman to reach double figures. Trumble was the best Australian bowler taking 5 for 34 .Foster was unable to bat.
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