Australia vs England, 4th Test: The fourth Test of the Ashes series between Australia and England started in Melbourne from Friday. After losing the toss and opting to bat first in the Boxing Day Test, Australia’s first innings was reduced to 152 runs. Josh Tong of England bowled brilliantly and took 5 wickets.
Australia, which has taken an unbeatable 3-0 lead in the series, had shown the fear of fast bowling to England before the start of the Melbourne Test, but itself got trapped in this maze. England, which won the toss and decided to bowl, did not give any Australian batsman a chance to settle on the crease.
While the century-winning head and carry of the previous match did not work, the bat of Steve Smith, who returned in this Test, also remained calm. Smith could score only 9 runs. If Michael Neser, who came to bat at number eight, had not played an inning of 35 runs, Australia’s situation would have been worse. Neser was the top scorer. Neser hit 7 fours in his innings. For Australia, Travis Head scored 12, Jake Weatherald 10, Usman Khawaja 29, Alex Carey 20 and Cameron Green scored 17 runs.
Josh Tong’s Claw
Josh Tong was the most successful bowler for England. Tong took 5 wickets for 45 runs in 11.2 overs. Tong took the wickets of Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Michael Neser and Scott Boland. Gus Atkinson took 2 wickets for 28 runs in 14 overs. Atkinson took the important wickets of Head and Usman Khawaja. Captain Ben Stokes and Brayden Carse also got 1 wicket each.
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England’s hopes rose
England’s hopes have been raised after bowling brilliantly in this match. Now England will have to bat better and take a lead of some runs. If England is successful in doing this then England can win this match in Melbourne. Now after the bowlers of England, it is the turn of the batsmen to perform well. England, which has lost the series after losing the first three Tests, has a chance to win this Test. If England manages to take a big lead over Australia in the first innings, then pressure can be put on Australia in the second innings.
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