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England's bowlers endured a frustrating end to their final Ashes warm-up match against South Australia which ended in a draw in Adelaide.England's bowlers endured a frustrating end to their final Ashes warm-up match against South Australia which ended in a draw in Adelaide.
Monty Panesar and Kevin Pietersen were the only wicket-takers as the hosts batted stubbornly to finish on 164-2. Spinners Monty Panesar and Kevin Pietersen were the only wicket-takers as the hosts reached 164-2 in their second innings.
England had earlier been bowled out for 415 with Andrew Flintoff making 47 while Sajid Mahmood struck two sixes as he made an impressive 41 off 46 balls. England had earlier been bowled out for 415 with Andrew Flintoff making a steady 47 and Sajid Mahmood a rapid 41.
The first Ashes Test begins on Thursday at the Gabba in Brisbane.The first Ashes Test begins on Thursday at the Gabba in Brisbane.
Despite making England's breakthrough, Panesar may not have helped his hopes of selection for the first Test by taking just one wicket in conditions that should have suited spinners. South Australia batsmen Matthew Elliott and Daniel Harris shared an opening partnership of 94 until left-hander Elliott clipped Panesar to mid-wicket where James Anderson leapt to pluck a brilliant right-handed catch above his head.
England did have some good news concerning bowlers when Steve Harmison was deemed fit enough to come on as a fielding replacement. Elliott, who hit eight boundaries in his 55, was dropped by Kevin Pietersen low at backward point off Anderson when on nine in the eighth over.
Cameron Borgas then swept off-spinner Pietersen high to substitute fieldsman Ashley Giles at deep mid-wicket to depart for 27.
Harris finished unbeaten on 71 after wicket-keeper Geraint Jones missed a difficult stumping chance off Pietersen when on 68.
Despite making England's breakthrough, Panesar took just one wicket in conditions that suited spinners, while seamers Flintoff, Anderson, Matthew Hoggard and Mahmood failed to take a wicket in the 30 overs they bowled on an unresponsive pitch.
However, England did have some good news concerning bowlers when Steve Harmison was deemed fit enough to come on as a fielding replacement.
Ed Joyce, called up to replace Marcus Trescothick, also got the chance for some practice in the field.Ed Joyce, called up to replace Marcus Trescothick, also got the chance for some practice in the field.
Meanwhile, South Australia bowler Shaun Tait allayed fears about his fitness by returning to bowl six overs on Sunday.Meanwhile, South Australia bowler Shaun Tait allayed fears about his fitness by returning to bowl six overs on Sunday.
The paceman, who is in Australia's 13-man squad for the first Test, left the field on Saturday with cramp in right thigh and calf.The paceman, who is in Australia's 13-man squad for the first Test, left the field on Saturday with cramp in right thigh and calf.
He finished with the best figures among the home side's bowlers with 3-87.He finished with the best figures among the home side's bowlers with 3-87.
Geraint Jones was the first man out on a sunny day in Adelaide, edging a catch to Mark Cosgrove off a Daniel Cullen off-break for 33. Jones was the first man out when England resumed their innings, edging a catch to Mark Cosgrove off a Daniel Cullen off-break for 33.
Flintoff was clearly intent on getting some batting practice, spending two-and-a-half hours over his 108-ball innings.Flintoff was clearly intent on getting some batting practice, spending two-and-a-half hours over his 108-ball innings.
He was finally bowled for 47 trying to slog spinner Cullen Bailey.He was finally bowled for 47 trying to slog spinner Cullen Bailey.
Mahmood batted vigorously but was stumped after wandering down the wicket and missing a swing at one of Darren Lehmann's slow, left-arm teasers.Mahmood batted vigorously but was stumped after wandering down the wicket and missing a swing at one of Darren Lehmann's slow, left-arm teasers.
England's first innings was ended just before lunch when James Anderson swept a Bailey leg-break onto his right boot, with wicketkeeper Shane Deitz doing well to catch the ricochet. England's first innings was ended just before lunch when James Anderson swept a Bailey leg-break onto his right boot, with wicket-keeper Shane Deitz doing well to catch the ricochet.
The humid, overcast conditions did not offer much encouragement to England's fast bowlers and South Australia openers Matthew Elliott and Daniel Harris thwarted the visitors for much of the afternoon.
However, Panesar finally broke through, thanks to Anderson's leaping, one-handed catch which sent Elliott back to the pavilion.
Pietersen then dismissed Cameron Borgas, who hit a ball straight to deep mid-wicket on 27.