Australia vs England Ashes Live Score, 5th Test Day 5 (Australia National Cricket Team vs England National Cricket Team): Jacob Bethell scored his maiden Test century on Wednesday, a pivotal achievement for England, ensuring the fifth and final Ashes Test will be decided on Day 5 at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
The 22-year-old allrounder from Barbados stepped up to bat in the first over of England’s second innings after Mitchell Starc dismissed Zac Crawley lbw on the fifth ball.
Bethell contributed significantly with partnerships throughout the innings, sharing an 81-run second-wicket stand with Ben Duckett (42), a 32-run partnership with Joe Root (6), a 102-run collaboration with Harry Brook (42), and a 45-run stand with Jamie Smith (26). These efforts helped England reach 302-8 at stumps on Day 4, leading by 119 runs.
Bethell remained unbeaten on 142 from 232 balls, aiding England in overcoming the 183-run first-innings deficit and keeping their hopes alive for consecutive test victories Down Under.
Stay tuned for all the live action from Day 5 of the Australia vs England 5th Test at Sydney Cricket Ground – live scores, commentary, and key moments as Australia take on England.