Graeme Swann claims scalps against South Australia Visit Save For Later Posted by Bettingpro Staff 12 Nov 2010 Tweet Related Articles See all Other Cricket news Share it Pin It Graeme Swann showed why he is 6/5 favourite with Victor Chandler to be England’s leading wicket taker in this winter’s Ashes series when claiming four more scalps against South Australia today.The off-spinner bagged two tailenders among his latest successes at the Adelaide Oval, but if they were cheap statistics in the hosts’ 221 all out, they were fair reward too for Swann’s persistence and gradual improvement.They helped England chalk up a first-innings lead of 67, bolstered by Andrew Strauss’ second half-century of the tour out of 94 for none in 23 overs of batting up to stumps on day two of three in this second warm-up match before the first Test in Brisbane.Swann, who has taken nine wickets in his three attempts on tour so far, and James Anderson shared seven this time to fare best among a hard-working England attack.Swann (four for 68), Anderson (three for 62) and each of England’s other two frontline bowlers put themselves in the wickets column as they seek to fine-tune their Ashes preparations.Their success or otherwise here is likely to dictate whether they head straight to Queensland, or to Hobart with the rest of the squad to take on Australia A next week.England openers Strauss (56no) and Alastair Cook faced a potentially awkward session of batting under the floodlights in ever more murky conditions.That they came through so impressively must have been a particular relief to Cook, who has had a notable struggle for runs in recent times but appeared in control throughout as the home seamers bowled too short.They fed Strauss the pull, one of his favourite shots, and he took advantage by twice depositing Lang into the new Western Grandstand for six.He added another slog-swept maximum off O’Brien’s spin to add to five fours and complete a near run-a-ball 50 as England’s serene progress extended through day five of this high-profile tour. Like Like Post to wall 609 Reads All Cricket News Recent Cricket Articles Mervyn Westfield spot-fixing case: Westfield convicted for spot-fixing13 Jan 2012Mervyn Westfield, former Essex medium-pacer, has been convicted for charges related to spot-fixing Sachin Tendulkar - will he get his illusive 100th hundred?01 Jan 2012Tendulkar 5/1 First Innings Hundred...Australia Cut For Second Test! South Africa v Australia money-back at StanJames13 Oct 2011South Africa begin the Gary Kirsten reign against Australia on Thursday, and StanJames have a money South Africa v Australia odds and preview13 Oct 2011Gary Kirsten begins his reign as South Africa coach with the first of two Twenty20 matches with Aus The Friends Life Twenty20 tips07 Jun 2011The Friends Life Twenty20 is getting into full swing with another round of matches set for Wednesda Graeme Swann claims scalps against South Australia12 Nov 2010Graeme Swann showed why he is 6/5 favourite with Victor Chandler to be England’s leading wicket tak More Stories Recent Articles England Euro 2012 betting: Jack Butland 25/1 to play after John Ruddy withdrawal25 May 2012Rookie goalkeeper Jack Butland has been called up to the England squad for Euro 2012 after John Rud Flamengo v Internacional live stream preview25 May 2012Flamengo play host to Internacional in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A on Saturday even Blues v Highlanders - Super Rugby Live Stream Preview25 May 2012The Blues are up against it this weekend when they take on the Highlanders in the Super Rugby. 2012 French Open Women’s Draw25 May 2012Victoria Azarenka will begin her quest for French Open glory with a first-round match against Alber Spain v Serbia live stream preview and odds25 May 2012World and European champions Spain play the first of three Euro 2012 warm-up friendlies in nine day Norway v England - Wayne Rooney rested by Roy Hodgson25 May 2012Wayne Rooney will not be involved when England visit Norway for the first of their two Euro 2012 wa More Stories Tags Graeme Swann
