Summary
During the opening day of the fourth Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, 20 wickets fell, with Australia leading England by 46 runs by day's end. A record crowd of over 93,000 watched as both teams struggled with batting, with England bowled out for 110 in response to Australia's 152.
Key Facts
- The match took place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground with a record crowd of 93,442.
- A total of 20 wickets fell on the first day, the most since 1902 at this venue.
- Australia ended the day with scores of 152 in their first inning and 4/0 in their second inning.
- England was dismissed for 110 runs in their first inning.
- Josh Tongue took a career-best 5 wickets for 45 runs for England.
- England lost their series as they had already been defeated in three previous matches.
- The fall of wickets was rapid, with Australia's bowlers putting England's batters under pressure.
- Michael Neser and Scott Boland were key bowlers for Australia, taking crucial wickets.
