Australia v England, 5th test, day 5
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Jacob Bethell posted his first test century Wednesday and it couldn't have come at a more crucial time for England, ensuring the fifth and last Ashes test will be decided on Day 5 at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Beau Webster has confessed he was “disappointed” to miss selection for the first four Tests of this summer’s Ashes campaign, but the Australian all-rounder still has “full faith” in the national selectors moving forward.
England will now have to make history in order to win the second Ashes Test, as no side has ever lost in the longest format after gaining a first-innings lead at the Gabba when batting second
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The tourists lead by 119 runs going into the final day with only two wickets in hand, but their new No 3 is still there on 142 not out
England weathered multiple setbacks with skipper Ben Stokes limping from the field and opener Zak Crawley dismissed in the first over of the second innings before rallying to reach 80-1 at lunch Wednesday on Day 4 of the fifth and final Ashes test.
Smith said the selectors wanted to take another look at the MCG pitch, which he described as “quite furry,” on Wednesday morning before deciding the final combination.
Australia host England in the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney - follow live scores, radio commentary, video highlights and updates.
England suffered through another rough day in the fifth and final Ashes Test in Sydney, as Ben Stokes’ visitors slipped to a 134-run deficit.
England imploded one last time as Beau Webster’s all-round brilliance left Australia within sight of a commanding 4-1 Ashes final scoreline and potential fairytale farewell for Usman Khawaja.