England 325& 114/4 (31.0). CRR: 3.68
Australia: 416&279
England need 257 runs to win with 6 wickets remaining
ENG vs AUS, 2nd Ashes Test, Day 4 Highlights:
On Day 4 of the 2nd Ashes Test between England and Australia, Australia maintained a firm grip on the proceedings, with England losing four wickets while chasing a challenging target of 371 runs in the fourth innings.
Mitchell Starc led the charge for Australia, triggering an England collapse at Lord’s, before Ben Duckett was controversially given a reprieve. Despite this setback, England maintained their bid for a remarkable win in the second Test.
At stumps on Day 4, England were 114 for 4, still requiring a further 257 runs to reach their target. The left-handed opener, Duckett, who had scored 98 in the first innings, remained unbeaten on 50, while captain Ben Stokes was not out on 29.
MATCH NOTES:
Stumps: England 114/4 in 31.0 overs
B Duckett 6th Test fifty: 50 runs in 62 balls (6×4) (0x6)
England 100/4 in 25.1 overs
5th wkt Partnership:50 off 69 balls between B Ducken (25) and B Stokes (21)
England 50/4 in 15.3 overs
Drinks: England 49/4 in 14.0 overs
Referral 1 (2.3 ovs): B Duckett against AUs (LBW) Successful (ENG: 3, AUS:3)
B Ducket dropped on o by C Green in 0.6 overs
Tea: Australia 279/10 in 101.5 overs
Innings Break: Australia 279/10 in 101.5 overs
Australia 251/7 in 90.3 overs
Lunch: Australia 222/5 in 74.0 overs
Australia 202/5 in 68.6 overs
T Head dropped on o by J Anderson in 62.3 overs
Drinks: Australia 183/2 in 61.0 overs
3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 105 balls between U Khawaja (15) and S Smith (27)
Australia 153/2 in 50.5 overs
