Summary
In a chaotic first day of the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne, Australia led after bowling England out for 110 runs. This was after Australia scored 152 runs in their first innings. England struggled with their batting, making it one of their lowest totals since their current leadership took charge.
Key Facts
- The match is the fourth Ashes Test being played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
- On the first day, Australia scored 152 runs, with Michael Neser scoring 35.
- England was all out for 110, with Harry Brook scoring 41 runs.
- Australian bowlers Michael Neser and Scott Boland took multiple wickets; Neser took four, and Boland took three.
- It was the first time since 1909 that 20 wickets fell on an opening day of an Ashes Test.
- Australia started their second innings by the end of the first day and had scored 4 runs without losing a wicket.
- The crowd at the cricket match was 94,199, which is a record for this venue.
- The pitch conditions made it tough for batters, contributing to the high number of wickets lost.
