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7:55 PM on January 13, 2009
bapisatya's Answer
It will be most important for England's batting that Ian Bell performs well. I think Peterson scoring runs is a given but Bell must make some big scores at 3 and stop Australia from gathering momentum with double breakthroughs after capturing an opener. By shoring up the top of the order it means Peterson can come in and play his natural game. For the same reason Cook will be a key.
Monty Panesar must trouble the top order & Flintoff's command of reverse swing will be the key to restricting the piles of runs the Aussie tale have contributed lately.
For Australia, Johnson and Siddle remaining fit will be most important. There are plenty of options with the bat if our batters misfire but those two need to take bags of wickets if we are going to have a chance. Mike Hussey is the key batsman as he must regain top form and this should be the perfect place as a master of English conditions.
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8:04 PM on January 13, 2009
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