England Wins Test in Australia After 14 Years, Avoids Whitewash
Jacob Bethell was England’s standout performer in the second innings, scoring 40 runs.
Melbourne: (Web Desk) – England secured a historic Test victory on Australian soil for the first time in 14 years, also avoiding a series whitewash.
In the Boxing Day Test of the Ashes series at Melbourne, England defeated Australia by 4 wickets. Australia had set a target of 175 runs for England, which the visitors achieved for the loss of 6 wickets.
In Australia’s second innings, the team was bowled out for 132 runs, after scoring 152 in their first innings. England had been all out for 110 runs in their first innings.
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Jacob Bethell was England’s standout performer in the second innings, scoring 40 runs. English pacer Josh Tong claimed a total of 7 wickets in the match, while Brydon Cars took 4 wickets in Australia’s second innings.
For Australia, Travis Head top-scored in the second innings with 46 runs. England’s win came despite Australia holding a decisive 3-1 lead in the five-match Ashes series.
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