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Moneycontrol26-12-2025, 14:18

20 Wickets Tumble on Record-Breaking Ashes Day 1 at MCG

  • A record 20 wickets fell on Day 1 of the fourth Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
  • Australia collapsed for 152 but secured a 42-run first-innings lead over England, who were all out for 110.
  • Josh Tongue claimed a career-best 5-45 for England; Michael Neser took 4-45 for Australia.
  • A world-record crowd of 94,199 attended the dramatic opening day at the MCG.
  • Australia ended Day 1 at 4-0 in their second innings, holding an overall lead of 46 runs.

Why It Matters: Dramatic Ashes Day 1 sees 20 wickets fall, record crowd, and Australia take lead.

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