Summary
A cricket match between England and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) ended in just two days due to the pitch conditions, which left 10mm of grass on the surface. 36 wickets fell in six sessions, and the highest individual score was 46. Captain Ben Stokes and others have expressed concerns about the pitch's fairness.
Key Facts
- England defeated Australia in a cricket match that ended in two days at the MCG.
- The pitch had 10mm of grass, leading to 36 wickets falling in just six sessions.
- The highest individual score in the match was 46 runs by Travis Head.
- Captain Ben Stokes mentioned that if such a pitch were used elsewhere, it might face heavy criticism.
- This was the second two-day Test in the ongoing Ashes series.
- Australia had already secured the Ashes, having won the first three Tests.
- Former England captain Michael Vaughan and player Joe Root commented on the difficult batting conditions.
