Summary
England won a Test match against Australia in Melbourne, their first victory on Australian soil in 15 years. The match ended in two days with England defeating Australia by four wickets in the fourth Ashes Test. England's win follows a challenging series, but it boosts their confidence as they head to the final Test in Sydney.
Key Facts
- England won their first Test match in Australia since 2011.
- The match finished in two days with a four-wicket win for England.
- Australia was all out for 132 runs in their second innings.
- England needed 175 runs to win and completed it with six wickets down.
- Jacob Bethell scored the most runs for England in the second innings with 40.
- The match saw a total of 36 wickets fall over two days, sparking criticism of the pitch conditions.
- There were 92,045 people in attendance at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
- England's cricket team faced criticism for their preparations but turned their performance around in this Test.
