AUS Vs ENG, 4th Ashes Test Day 1: Aussies Hold 46-Run Lead After England Collapse For 110, Neser Shines with 4-45
Day 1 of the Fourth Ashes Test at the MCG was a gripping, bowler-dominated spectacle as 20 wickets tumbled on Boxing Day. Australia, put into bat, were bundled out for 152, with Josh Tongue shining with a five-wicket haul and only Michael Neser offering meaningful resistance with a top score around the 30s. England’s reply proved equally disastrous as their top order collapsed, eventually being dismissed for 110, with Neser returning impressive figures and Scott Boland among the wicket-takers. By stumps, Australia had begun their second innings and finished 4/0, leading by 46 runs, a testimony to the seam-friendly conditions and relentless bowling on both sides. The match set up as a thrilling battle with bowlers firmly in control early on.
England's Harry Brook, right, swings wildly at a delivery from Australia's Mitchell Starc, left, during their Ashes cricket test match in Melbourne. | Photo: AP/Hamish Blair
Australia's Mitchell Starc, right, celebrates the wicket of England's Zak Crawley, center, during their Ashes cricket test match in Melbourne. | Photo: AP/Hamish Blair
Australia's Michael Neser, right, celenbrates the wicket of England's Jacob Bethell, left, during their Ashes cricket test match in Melbourne. | Photo: AP/Hamish Blair
England's Josh Tongue, center, celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Australia's Scott Boland during their Ashes cricket test match in Melbourne. | Photo: AP/Hamish Blair
Australia's Michael Neser is bowled by England's Josh Tongue during their Ashes cricket test match in Melbourne. | Photo: AP/Hamish Blair
England's Ben Stokes, second right, celebrates with teammates after dismissing Australia's Alex Carey during their Ashes cricket test match in Melbourne. | Photo: AP/Hamish Blair
England's Gus Atkinson, center, celebrates the wicket of Australia Usman Khawaja, left, during their Ashes cricket test match in Melbourne. | Photo: AP/Hamish Blair
England's Joe Root, second left, catches out Australia's Marnus Labuschagne, center, during their Ashes cricket test match in Melbourne. | Photo: AP/Hamish Blair
Australia's Steve Smith is bowled by England's Josh Tongue during their Ashes cricket test match in Melbourne. | Photo: AP/Hamish Blair
England's Gus Atkinson, center, celebrates with teammates after bowling Australia's Travis Head during their Ashes cricket test match in Melbourne. | Photo: AP/Hamish Blair
Published At:
Tags