ASHES 2009: Clarke's century the silver lining as Aussies battle to save the day at Lord's

By Sportsmail Reporter Updated: 20:28 EST, 19 July 2009

Michael Clarke

If Australia conjure up victory from this Test, it will be largely down to a magnificent century from Michael Clarke and his sixth-wicket stand with Brad Haddin.

Clarke, as shown in the wagon wheel below, was particularly effective on the off side as he and Haddin put together an unbeaten partnership of 185 - the best ever sixth-wicket Aussie partnership at Lord's.

1 Clarke & Haddin 185* - yesterday

2 Graham & Gregory 142 - July 17, 1893

3 Gilchrist & Martyn 78 - July 19, 2001

Silver lining


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