US EditionJacob Bethell’s Century Has Exposed One of Bazball’s Biggest Blunders
Jacob Bethell became the fifth Englishman to score a maiden first-class century in a Test, helping England lead Australia by 119 runs in the Ashes final.
- At the Sydney Cricket Ground, Jacob Bethell's maiden first-class century helped England reach 302/8 at stumps on Day 4.
- Australia were bundled out for 567, creating a 183-run advantage after England had earlier made 384 in the first innings.
- Carrying the innings, Bethell compiled an unbeaten 141 off 232 deliveries, including 15 fours, as England added 123 runs in the final session amid five wickets lost.
- Michael Vaughan and David Gower hailed Bethell's technique, calling it a blueprint, while Bethell joined the elite group of young English centurions under 23, ESPNcricinfo noted.
- Bethell will resume on Day 5 from an overnight 142*, with England 179/3 at Tea and trailing by nine, making the remainder of the match decisive.
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Ashes: David Gower praises Jacob Bethell for his brilliant century during Sydney Test - The Tribune
Jacob Bethell played a fantastic unbeaten knock of 141 runs off 232 deliveries, including 15 fours, which helped England to take a crucial 119-run lead in their second innings in response to Australia's first innings score of 567.
SCG Ashes Test: Late strikes from Aussies lead hosts' fightback after Bethell's ton; England end Day 4 with 119-run lead at Stumps
Jacob Bethell's maiden first-class century and late strikes from Australia highlighted the final session of Day 4 of the fifth and final Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) as England finished on 302/8 with Bethell and Matthew Potts on the crease, with England leading by 119 runs.
Jacob Bethell Says 180+ Runs Would Be A “Dream” Target As England Aim To Extend Lead In Final Ashes Test
England batter Jacob Bethell has said that while England will look to score as many runs as possible in their second innings of the fifth and final Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), a total of 180 or more would be a “dream” score to set Australia a challenging target. England finished Day 4 at 302/8, with Bethell unbeaten on 142* and Matthew Potts at the crease, giving the tourists a lead of 119 runs over Australia. The 22-year-old’…
Bethell’s maiden Test hundred puts England ahead in final Ashes Test
JACOB BETHELL struck his maiden Test century on Wednesday as England took a 119-run second-innings lead with two wickets remaining on day four of the final Ashes Test, keeping their hopes alive at the Sydney Cricket Ground.At stumps, England were 302-8, with Bethell unbeaten on 142 and number 10 Matthew Potts yet to score.England are chasing another morale-boosting result after their win in the previous Test in Melbourne. Australia lead the seri…
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