2005 – Ponting Rescues Australia at Old Trafford
Ricky Ponting’s superb 156, backed by a dogged final-wicket stand between Brett Lee and Glenn McGrath, denied England a win that would have put them 2–1 up in the Ashes. With over 10,000 fans turned away before 10am, those lucky enough to get in watched England chip away at Australia’s resistance. When Ponting fell with four overs left, England smelled victory, but McGrath, batting well outside his crease to avoid lbw, refused to give in.