Bethel's Century Ignites Ashes: England Leads, Sydney Test Heads for Thrilling Finish

• England ended Day 4 of the Sydney Ashes Test with a 119-run lead, setting up a tense final day.
• Jacob Bethel scored an unbeaten 142 runs, anchoring England's second innings after a shaky start.
• Australia's first innings saw Steve Smith (138) and Travis Head (163) contribute to a total of 567, with a record seven 50+ partnerships.
• England's early wickets fell to Starc, but partnerships between Duckett-Bethel and Brook-Bethel stabilized the innings.
• The fifth and final day promises high drama, with the match finely poised at 5 AM IST.

Why It Matters: Bethel's century puts England ahead in Sydney Ashes Test, setting up a thrilling Day 5.