AUS vs ENG 4th Test: The fourth Test between Australia and England ended in a draw. In this way, the Australian team led by Pat Cummins retained its hold on the Ashes trophy. The fifth day of the fourth Test match between Australia and England in Manchester could not be played due to rain. Australia defeated England in the first and second test matches. However, England defeated the Kangaroos in the third Test match. In this way, Australia is ahead 2-1 in the Ashes series of 5 Test matches. The last Test between the two teams will be played in London from 27 July.
The game could not be played due to rain on the fifth day
On the other hand, on the fifth day of the Manchester Test, not a single ball could be bowled due to rain. Earlier, England captain Ben Stokes had decided to bowl after winning the toss. After losing the toss, Australia came out to bat first and scored 317 runs. In response to Australia’s 317 runs, England scored a huge score of 592 runs in the first innings. Opener Jack Crowley scored a brilliant century for England. This player played an amazing inning of 189 runs.
That’ll do! The Old Trafford Test is a draw meaning we retain the #Ashes, pic.twitter.com/MXXrnPHtNG
— Cricket Australia (@CricketAus) July 23, 2023
What happened in the Manchester Test?
Josh Hazlewood took the maximum 5 wickets for Australia. Apart from this, Mitchell Starc and Cameron Green got 2-2 success. While Kangaroo captain Pat Cummins took 1 wicket in his name. However, Australia scored 214 runs for 5 wickets in their second innings. After this the game could not be played due to rain. In the second innings for Australia, Marnus Labuschagne scored a brilliant century. Marnus Labushen scored 111 runs off 173 balls. On the other hand, talking about the bowlers of England, Mark Wood took maximum 3 wickets. While Chris Woakes and Joe Root got 1-1 success.
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