Ashes 2023 4th Test: England, who were eyeing a series-levelling win against Australia, were in for disappointment as rain played spoilsport on the final day leading to the match ending in a draw and Australia retaining the Ashes. Here are some highlights from this crucial match of the series.
Updated On: 2023-07-24 05:38 PM IST
Compiled by : Raaina Jain
England won the toss and opted to field first against Australia at Old Trafford. Opener Usman Khawaja got dismissed early in the game by Stuart Broad while David Warner(42) shared a second-wicket stand of 46 with Marnus Labuschagne(51) before being dismissed by Chris Woakes. Broad took out Travis Head, thus completing 600 Test wickets. Labuschagne and Mitchell Marsh smashed half-centuries as Woakes took 5 wickets in the innings. Australia were bowled out at 317. (Pic: AFP)
Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley opened for England, While Duckett fell early on Mitchell Starc’s ball, Crawley went on to score a stunning century (189 runs), remaining just 11 runs short of a double hundred. (Pic: AFP)
Skipper Ben Stokes (51), Moeen Ali (54), Harry Brook (61), Joe Root (84) all smashed half-centuries to extend England’s lead in the first innings. Jonny Bairstow remained stuck at 99 as England were bowled out at 592, leading by 275 runs. Josh Hazlewood took a five-for. (Pic: Getty Images)
After Chris Woakes explosive bowling and England batters’ gritty performance, Australia found hope in Marnus Labuschagne who scored a century (111 runs) in the visitors’ second innings to keep them in the race to win the match. (Pic: AP)
Australia were at 214/5 on Day 4. However, no play took place on Day 5 as rain played spoilsport. In a disappointing turn of events for England, who had substantial chances of winning the fourth test, the match was declared a draw and Australia retained the Ashes. (Pic: Twitter/Cricketcomau)
