Swann makes inroads in Australian top order

Dec 06, 2010

Kevin Pietersen was caught at slip for 227, his highest Test score•Getty Images

Bell and Matt Prior were at the crease when England declared at 5 for 620, with a lead of 375•Getty Images

Katich was hobbling through for his runs, clearly hampered by an Achilles tendon injury•Getty Images

Swann added the big wicket of Ricky Ponting, who was caught at slip for 9•Getty Images

The rain closes in at Adelaide Oval•Getty Images

Alastair Cook dives to catch Michael Clarke•Getty Images

Ian Bell added a half-century to England's list of good scores•Getty Images

Shane Watson gave Australia a confident start•Getty Images

Graeme Swann made the first breakthrough when he had Katich caught behind for 43•Getty Images

Michael Clarke was tested by the short ball early in his innings, but fought through it well•Getty Images

Michael Clarke crunches one through the off side•AFP

Kevin Pietersen celebrates a rare, and vital, Test wicket•Getty Images

Simon Katich worked hard in an 84-run opening stand•Getty Images

England knew how important Swann's opening wicket was•Getty Images

Steven Finn jumps for joy after having Shane Watson caught at slip•Getty Images

Mike Hussey had a few nervous moments but played well again•AFP