Jacob Bethell's Maiden Test Ton (142*) Keeps England Alive in Sydney Ashes Test

• Jacob Bethell, 22, scored his maiden Test century (142*) for England in the fifth Ashes Test at Sydney Cricket Ground.
• Bethell's unbeaten knock helped England build a tenuous 119-run lead, reaching 302-8 by stumps on day four.
• Wickets fell around Bethell, including Joe Root, Harry Brook, and Ben Stokes, with Australia's Beau Webster taking 3-51.
• Australia had previously declared at 567, featuring centuries from Travis Head (163) and Steve Smith (138).
• Despite Australia already retaining the Ashes (3-1), Bethell's performance offers England a morale boost.

Why It Matters: Bethell's heroic maiden century gives England a fighting chance in the Sydney Ashes Test.