Top 10 Unforgettable Tests of James Anderson at Old Trafford
James Anderson has put up excellent performances for England at his home ground Old Trafford.
4. South Africa (2017)
In 2017, South Africa visited England for three ODIs, three T20Is, and four Tests. After three Tests, England were ahead by 2-1 and in the final game at Old Trafford, the visitors were required to beat the hosts to avoid ending up losing the series. In the final clash, England skipper Joe Root won the toss and put his team to bat first.
With the incredible performances of Jonny Bairstow (99), Ben Stokes (58), Joe Root (52), and Alastair Cook (46), England scored 362 in the first innings. Following the score, South Africa batters struggled against England’s pace attack and got dismissed on 226. Anderson clinched four wickets in the innings, picking up Dean Elgar, Temba Bavuma, Faf du Plessis, and Theunis de Bruyn.
In the second innings, England scored 243 runs and gave the Faf du Plessis-led side the target of 380 runs. Root's bowlers displayed confidence while defending the score, wrapping up South Africa’s innings on 202. Moeen Ali took a fifer and became the highest wicket-taker in the second innings. Supporting the off-spinner, Anderson also hunted three batters.
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