4th Ashes Test: England showcased great determination to finish the Sydney test as draw after three consecutive defeats against Australia. Now I am going to share day-to-day activity of this test match with all the details, records and milestones in my way.
4th Test (AUS v ENG)
Game Date: 5th January – 9th January 2022
Game Result: Draw
Man Of The Match: Usman Khawaja
Day 1.
Australia skipper Pat Cummins won the toss and elected to bat first in the 4th test against England at Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney. Travis Head is not playing due to Covid-19 and Usman Khawaja is playing today game.
🇦🇺 Australia have won the toss and elected to bat first in Sydney 🏏
Watch the #Ashes live on https://t.co/CPDKNxoJ9v (in select regions) 📺#AUSvENG | #WTC23 pic.twitter.com/iperIv65Wu
— ICC (@ICC) January 5, 2022
We will bowl first at the SCG! #Ashes | 🇦🇺 #AUSvENG 🏴
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) January 4, 2022
Australia scored 126/3 at day 1 stumps. Due to rain 90 overs quota not completed on a day.
AUS: 126/3 on Day 1 stumps
Stumps on day one in Sydney 🏏
Australia lose three wickets after a disciplined bowling performance from England. #AUSvENG | #WTC23 | #Ashes pic.twitter.com/ZZ7IpsDXQB
— ICC (@ICC) January 5, 2022
Stats
– James Anderson is now the second most-capped player in Test history after Sachin Tendulkar with 169 matches.
Day 2.
Australia declared their 1st innings on 416/8. Usman Khawaja scored 137 runs and Steven Smith scored 67 runs. For England, Stuart Broad pick 5 wickets.
The declaration has come!
England have been left to face a tricky period of play before stumps.
Watch the #Ashes live on https://t.co/CPDKNxoJ9v (in select regions) 📺#AUSvENG | #WTC23 pic.twitter.com/K7MhBUfnp8
— ICC (@ICC) January 6, 2022
England scored 13/0 in their 1st innings at the day 2 stumps and they are still trailing by 413 runs with 10 wickets in hand.
AUS: 416/8d
ENG: 13/0 on Day 2 stumps
A gripping day of play comes to an end!
England go into stumps unscathed, but have a huge mountain to climb.#WTC23 | #AUSvEND | #Ashes pic.twitter.com/YvmMwhLvjF
— ICC (@ICC) January 6, 2022
Day 3.
England scored 258/7 on their 1st innings and they are still trailing by 158 runs with 3 wickets in hand. Jonny Bairstow is unbeaten century. Scott Boland and skipper Pat Cummins pick 2 wickets each.
AUS: 418/8d
ENG: 258/7 on day 3 stumps
Stumps in Sydney 🏏
Jonny Bairstow's gritty century leads England's fightback on day three!#AUSvENG | #WTC23 | #Ashes pic.twitter.com/bxmhtWl6i9
— ICC (@ICC) January 7, 2022
Day 4.
England bowled out for 294 runs in their first innings and they are still trailing by 122 runs. Jonny Bairstow scored 113 runs and Ben Stokes scored 66 runs. For Australia, Scott Boland pick 4 wickets.
England all out!
Australia take a lead of 122 runs into the second innings as they plot victory plans on day four.
Watch the #Ashes live on https://t.co/CPDKNx77KV (in select regions) 📺#AUSvENG | #WTC23 pic.twitter.com/PyVQLhCJ76
— ICC (@ICC) January 7, 2022
Australia declared their 2nd innings on 265/6 and set the target of 388 runs. Usman Khawaja scored 101* runs and Cameron Green scored 74 runs. For England, Jack Leach pick 4 wickets.
Captain Pat Cummins calls for the declaration!
Australia set England 388 to win at the SCG after a late flurry from Usman Khawaja and Cameron Green.
Watch the #Ashes live on https://t.co/CPDKNx77KV (in select regions)#AUSvENG | #WTC23 pic.twitter.com/A2Td4aJimE
— ICC (@ICC) January 8, 2022
England scored 30/0 on day 4 stumps and they still need 358 runs with 10 wickets in hand.
England openers safely battle through to stumps to set up an exhilarating final day 💥#WTC23 | #Ashes | #AUSvENG pic.twitter.com/bBencIFP4n
— ICC (@ICC) January 8, 2022
Day 5.
England saved the test match and finished a drawn after scoring 270/9 but still Australia is 3-0 ahead in the series with one last test to go. Zak Crawley scored 77 runs and Ben Stokes scored 60 runs. For Australia, Scott Boland pick 3 wickets.
Match drawn 🏏
A riveting game comes to an end as England survive with one wicket remaining 👏#WTC23 | #Ashes pic.twitter.com/qrTwtoZMwp
— ICC (@ICC) January 9, 2022
That was some afternoon of #Ashes cricket!
Take a breath, Aussie fans. We head to Hobart with a 3-0 series lead 🇦🇺 pic.twitter.com/NQn0Z37jB7
— Cricket Australia (@CricketAus) January 9, 2022
Some real character on show. We know that's what you wanted to see 💪
Scorecard: https://t.co/IHUjJHWxio#Ashes | 🇦🇺 #AUSvENG pic.twitter.com/lhlUVhco1v
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) January 9, 2022
That’s all from the 4th test and hope you will like this information. We will back with all the details of 5th and final test which will be played from 14th Jan 2022. For more updates visit my page on Facebook Durgesh Tiwary’s View and website Cricket Movie Website