Late Bopara surge takes Eng to 269: 2013 CT #3 ENG v AUS (E'ston) - 1 of 2

A sparkling innings of 46 not out in 37 balls by Ravi Bopara helped out England to a strong position at the break.

After a slow and steady start, followed by a mid innings collapse, Bopara and Tim Bresnan (19 not out in 20 balls) put on 56 in the last 6.5 overs.

England 269 for 6 (Bell 91, Bopara 46*, Trott 43).

CT #3 ENG v AUS (Edgbaston), June 2013