Josh Tongue Makes History: First England Bowler This Century With MCG Five-Wicket Haul

• Josh Tongue achieved a historic five-wicket haul (5/45) against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in the Boxing Day Test.
• He became the first England bowler in the 21st century to take five wickets in a Men’s Test innings at the iconic MCG.
• Tongue's career-best performance helped dismiss Australia for 152, ending a 27-year drought for England bowlers at the venue.
• He has a hat-trick chance in Australia's second innings after taking two wickets with the final two balls of their first innings.
• Despite Tongue's heroics, England were bowled out for 110, conceding a 42-run first-innings lead to Australia.

Why It Matters: Josh Tongue's historic five-wicket haul at MCG marks a 21st-century first for England, despite team struggles.