Top 10 Greatest turnarounds in Test Cricket

8. England v Australia, Birmingham, 2005:

It was perhaps a match with numerous twists and turns. Batting first, England scored a total of 407 runs in their first innings. In reply, Australia lived up to the mark and scored 308 runs. By that time England had the upper hand in the Test. Just then, they collapsed in front of a brutal Australian bowling and were bundled at the score of 182 runs. Aussies had to score 281 runs in the fourth innings. For yet another time, victory seemed inevitable from England’s perspective. At one stage, Australia were reduced to 175/8, courtesy an intensified brilliance by the English bowlers. Just then, another twist plotted in. The ninth wicket contributed 45 runs and the final wicket partnership was proceeding immensely well. Australia were poised at 279/9 and they required just 2 runs to tie the Test. Just then, the final Australian wicket fell and England conquered the narrowest possible victory.