(CNN) -- Records tumbled as England saved the first Test match against Australia at Brisbane on Monday by scoring an enormous 517-1, meaning the tourists go into the next contest with the psychological advantage.
England ensured they would not lose after conceding a 221-run first innings deficit with Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott sharing in England's highest partnership in Australia of 329 runs.
Cook scored only the fourth English double-century in Australia with an unbeaten 235, while Trott hit 135 not out before skipper Andrew Strauss declared shortly before tea.
Australia were 107 for one, chasing an unlikely 297 for victory, when the match finished in a draw. Captain Ricky Ponting scored his 56th Test half-century to be 51 not out and Shane Watson was on 41.
Cook's double century was the highest score by either team in 19 Ashes Tests at Brisbane while his unbroken partnership with Trott beat the previous highest stand by England in Australia of 323 held by Jack Hobbs and Wilfred Rhodes at Melbourne in 1911-1912. CNN
