SK Flashback: The greatest Ashes and the greatest cricket video games - Part 2

2nd Test (Edgbaston)

#3 A supporting partnership

Too much audacity in one picture.

The opening pair made amends for their dismal performance in the first Test by putting together a century partnership. But after Marcus Trescothick departed for a stroke-filled 90, England lost both Ian Bell and the skipper Michael Vaughan in quick succession. Australia is smelling a comeback opportunity as Kevin Pietersen is joined by the flamboyant Andrew "Freddy" Flintoff. The task is to score a century partnership between them to lead England to an imposing first innings total. Another simple task, like the one before.

What actually happened: This partnership essentially batted Australia out of the contest. What's more, the pair played with their characteristic audacity, scoring at an alarming rate of almost a run-a-ball. By the time the partnership was broken, England had reached 290, from a somewhat precarious 187-4.