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The Ashes 2015
08 Jul 15 to 24 Aug 15
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The Ashes Joe Root Hands England Early Advantage
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The Ashes: Joe Root Hands England Early Advantage
July 09, 2015 00:19
Joe Root smashed 134 on Day 1 of Ashes 2015 against Australia.
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Joe Root's magnificent 134 helped England take the honours on the first day of the Ashes 2015 in Cardiff (All photos AFP).
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After a brief rain delay and in cloudy conditions, Alastair Cook won the toss and opted to bat first against Australia.
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In gloomy conditions, England struggled early on as they were reduced to 43/3.
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Alastair Cook started well but was sent back for 20 by Nathan Lyon.
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Ian Bell's woeful form continued as he was trapped LBW by Mitchell Starc for 1.
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Joe Root began the process of steadying the England ship after early wreckage.
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Gary Ballance joined forces with Root to defy the Aussie bowlers who had their tails up after early in-roads.
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Root and Ballance added 135 runs for the 4th wicket before Ballance departed for 62.
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Root continued to score from one end and soon brought up a well-deserved fifty.
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Root eventually perished on 134 after putting England on top on Day 1.
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A fiery knock from Ben Stokes - 52 off 78 - ended with a send-off from Starc.
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England finished on 343/7 at the close of play. Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood bagged three wickets each.
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