Complex sentence: England were credited throughout the match for the way they were able to defend and prevent the Australians from dominating the game like they have against them in the past, and in the second half it was predominantly Bennet's men who had more field possession and opportunities.
Split into simpler sentences: England were credited throughout the match for the way they were able to defend and prevent the Australians from dominating the game like they have in the past. In the second half, it was predominantly Bennet's men who had more field possession and opportunities.