SK Flashback: The greatest Ashes and the greatest Cricket Video Games- Part 1

2nd Test (Edgbaston):

#3. The Warne and Lee show:

Warne and Lee: buddies on the pitch, and off it!

Australia has conceded a vital first innings lead of 99 runs. They need to restrict England to a small total to have any realistic chances of winning the match. Ponting opts for a bowling change, replacing Michael Kasprowicz with Shane Warne, hoping that a combination of speed and spin would unsettle the opening duo.

England is at 25/0 and you need to take two wickets with Brett Lee and one with Shane Warne before the 50th over. Slightly difficult task compared to the first two, but the wet pitch makes it easier.

What actually happened: Warne and Lee wrecked havoc, as they shared all ten wickets between them. The former struck almost immediately as he broke through the defence of Strauss. From there, barring the lone-man battle of Andrew Flintoff, it was Warne and Lee all the way.

#4. Slim Chance for Victory:

That iconic image of sportsmanship. Truly, the gentleman's game...

The one with the best backstory of them all. After folding up England for 182, Australia needs to score 282 to win. A spirited performance by English bowlers has cornered them at 177-8. The last recognized batsman, Michael Clarke was yorked by Steve Harmison and just two runs have been scored after that. Brett Lee and Shane Warne are at the crease with 105 more required to win. Both have half-decent batting stats, but as the last man, Michael Kasprowicz is almost a mug with the bat, the task at hand is fairly tricky.

What actually happened: Need I explain this? The two marauders kept the scoreboard ticking with some belligerent batting. Though Warne departed midway, Lee took matters into his own hands as he smacked bowlers around the park. Kasprowicz also played a useful hand, as England started panicking. Close appeals, short balls, some vicious stares and unfortunate missed catches.., the audience were in for a treat. But with just three more required, Harmison delivered a gem of a short ball. Did Casper glove it..? Or was it the pads..? No one knows for sure but as Billy Bowden's crooked finger rose up, England was on cloud nine with Australians, at the depth of despair.