AUS Nears Ashes Retention: England Fights on Day 4, Needs 228 Runs

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News18•20-12-2025, 16:35
AUS Nears Ashes Retention: England Fights on Day 4, Needs 228 Runs
- •Australia is just 4 wickets away from retaining the Ashes after Day 4 of the 3rd Test.
- •England ended Day 4 at 207-6, chasing a record 435 runs to save the series.
- •Will Jacks (11*) and Jamie Smith (2*) are at the crease, with England needing 228 more runs.
- •Key English batsmen Zak Crawley (85), Joe Root (39), Harry Brook (30), and Ben Stokes (5) fell in the final session.
- •Nathan Lyon and Pat Cummins were instrumental in taking crucial wickets for Australia.
Why It Matters: Australia is on the brink of retaining the Ashes, with England facing a tough battle on Day 5.
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