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England win staggering two-day Test in Melbourne

England win staggering two-day Test in Melbourne

Summary

England won the fourth Ashes Test match against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, ending a long streak without a win in Australia. The match, which concluded in just two days, saw England beat Australia by four wickets, leaving Australia with a 3-1 series lead.

Key Facts

  • The match took place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and ended in two days.
  • England chased a target of 175 and won by four wickets.
  • England had not won a Test match in Australia for almost 15 years before this victory.
  • Brydon Carse took 4-34 and Ben Stokes took 3-24 in the second innings.
  • Gus Atkinson may miss the fifth Test due to a hamstring injury.
  • England’s victory prevented an Ashes series clean sweep by Australia.
  • The pitch conditions were challenging for batting.
  • Australia still leads the Ashes series 3-1.

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