Australia lead England by 46 after 20 wickets fallAFP, MELBOURNEAn astounding 20 wickets fell on a frantic first day of the fourth Ashes Test yesterday, with Australia all out for 152 before storming back to dismiss England for 110 and leave the clash on a knife-edge. England’s Gus Atkinson, left, attempts a ramp shot past Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey on the first day of the fourth Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia yesterday. Australia were 4-0 at the close with Boland on 4, 46 ahead, with Head yet to face a ball. Zak Crawley was taken in the slips by Steve Smith off Starc four balls later, then Joe Root edged Neser to Carey to put England into free fall. Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja began to stabilize the innings before Tongue struck again to bowl the Australia captain for 9 and leave England in charge.

Source: Taipei Times December 26, 2025 16:24 UTC