The coming rain should swing down like a blade while the storm takes him high and sets him right by shaking him apart.

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Then, immediately after the third rain break of the match, Plunkett struck a purple patch, his swing aided by the floodlights and overcast conditions.

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The opening hour proved frustrating for England, featuring two interruptions and just 7.1 overs of actual cricket, but the rain was actually beneficial to the bowlers as it added some spice to the wicket, providing both swing and a bit of extra pace.

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