England's Ian Bell scored a century to give England the edge over Australia in The Ashes Fourth Test at Chester le Street.
Ian Bell celebrates his century that saved England.
Australia were bowled out by England in their 1st Innings for 270 runs, 32 runs more than England's 1st Innings score.
Joe Root was the first man to fall as the impressive Ryan Harris getting bowled for just 2.
England's woes were real when captain Alistair Cook edged to Brad Haddin off the bowling of Ryan Harris. Ryan Harris was proving to be unstoppable and England's troubles got even bigger when this time Trott edged to Haddin and England were in big trouble at 49-3.
Kevin Pietersen provided England with some stability leading them to 155-3 but Pietersen was only to be caught by Rogers off the bowling of Nathan Lyon.
By this time Australia had England on the back foot but that was soon changed thanks to Ian Bell. Bell came in while Australia were dominating England but Bell proved why he should be in the England team and went on to score 105 not out alongside Johnny Bairstow and then Tim Bresnan.
Bell scoring 105 not out has put England back in control of the 3rd test. Tomorrow Bell starts on 105 and Bresnan starts on 4.
England's Ian Bell scored a century to give England the edge over Australia in the Fourth Test.