Australia vs England 5th Test Day 4 – Bethell Century, Score, Stats & Highlights
Day 4 of the Australia vs England 5th Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground saw a stirring performance from young Jacob Bethell, who scored his maiden Test century, keeping England in the contest against a dominant Australian side. Despite England facing a tough series, Bethell’s knock has been one of the standout moments of this Ashes finale.
📊 Match Summary – Day 4 (SCG)
- Match: Australia vs England – 5th Test (Ashes 2025/26)
- Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Australia
- Day 4 Close: England 302/8, leading Australia by 119 runs in second innings
- Key Performer: Jacob Bethell – 142* (maiden Test century)
📍 Batting Highlights
| Batter | Runs | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Jacob Bethell | 142* | Maiden Test century |
| Ben Duckett | 42 | Key stand with Bethell |
| Harry Brook | 42 | Important middle-order score |
| England 2nd Innings | 302/8 | Leads by 119 |
| Australia 1st Innings | 567 | Strong total via Head & Smith centuries |
Note: Australia dominated earlier, with Travis Head (163) and Steve Smith (138) leading strong first-innings scores.
📌 Key Moments – Day 4
- Bethell remained unbeaten on 142, anchoring England’s fightback after early collapses.
- Ben Duckett’s 42 provided a crucial partnership with Bethell.
- Zak Crawley was dismissed early, continuing his inconsistent run.
- Australia were in commanding position after posting 567 in the first innings.
- Beau Webster’s three wickets provided breakthroughs for Australia.
📌 England vs Australia – Day 4 Context
The Ashes 5th Test has been a compelling finale to a series where Australia largely dominated and retained the urn, but England have fought back with grit, especially on Day 4 as they set up a fascinating final day with a first-innings deficit now erased and a 119-run lead.
❓ FAQs – Australia vs England 5th Test
Who is Jacob Bethell and what did he achieve?
Jacob Bethell is a young England batter who scored his maiden Test century (142*) on Day 4 at the SCG, an innings that has drawn widespread praise.
How did Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett perform?
Zak Crawley was dismissed early in the innings while Ben Duckett contributed a solid 42 to help England build their score.
What position are Australia in?
Australia scored 567 in their first innings and ended Day 4 in a strong overall position despite England’s fightback.
Where is the 5th Test being played?
The 5th Test of the Ashes 2025/26 is being played at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in Australia.