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Day 4: Aussies need just 6 wickets to win
Australia is very close to another victory in this series as they require only 6 wickets on day 5 to make take 2-0 lead in the series.
England can only wish for a miracle right now to save the match.
Australia will look to wrap up things as quickly as possible tomorrow.
Australia 1st innings 473-9 Dec
Labuschagne 103 Stokes 3-113 Warner 95 Anderson 2-58 Smith 93 Robinson 1-45
England 1st innings 236 all-out
Malan 80 Starc 4-37 Root 62 Lyon 3-58 Stokes 34 Green 2-24
Australia 2nd innings 230-9 Dec
T. Head 51 Root 2-27 Labuschagne 51 Malan 2-33 Green 33* Robinson 2-54
England 2nd innings 82-4
Burns 34 Richardson 2-17 Root 24 M. Neser 1-7 Malan 20 M. Starc 1-21
England is on the verge of another loss in this series.
England’s biggest hope, Joe Root was dismissed in the last over of the day as he nicked the ball in Starc’s over that went straight into the keeper’s hands.
It was the last over the day and the play was called off after his dismissal.
England is 4 down on 82 runs at the end of day 4.
Good start by England with the ball
Australia continued their innings today from their overnight score of 45-1.
England made a great start with the ball as they picked up 3 early wickets.
First of all James Anderson clean bowled the night-watchman Neser and in the very next over Stuart Broad got the wicket of Harris who was given caught behind.
After a brilliant start by the senior fast bowlers in the first hour, the young Robinson picked up the big wicket of Steve Smith.
Labuschagne-Head stand
Australia was struggling a little a bit on 55-4 but Labuschagne and Head fought back with their brilliant 5th wicket partnership.
Both Labuschagne and Head scored crucial half-centuries and they helped their side to set a big target of 468 runs on the board for England to chase.
Green remained unbeaten on 33 runs as Australia declared their innings on 230-9.
The part-time spinners: Root and Malan picked up 2 wickets each.
Robinson also picked up 2 wickets.
Both the senior bowlers, Stuart Broad and James Anderson bowled brilliantly but they were only able to dismiss only 1 batter each.
England was given a target of 468 runs to chase in 4 sessions.
England again started badly as they lost their opener, Haseeb Hameed on a duck in the second over of the innings.
Hameed was dismissed by Jhye Richardson on a very good delivery.
Finally, Rory Burns got a good start today and he made an important partnership of 44 runs with David Malan.
Sadly, Burns again failed to capitalise on the good start as he was also dismissed by Richardson on 34 runs.
Malan was looking good but he was given LBW on a good delivery bowled by the debutant Neser.
All the hopes were once again on the skipper Joe Root.
He played superbly in the last part of the day but he struggled hard after getting hit by Starc.
Root showed some brilliant fighting spirit but in the last, over of the day, he got an edge that went into the wicketkeeper hands.
Australia will be very happy after the last ball wicket of Root and they will be feeling much relaxed now.
England will have to survive the whole day tomorrow to save the game but it is looking almost impossible for them to turn back things right now.
West Indies cricket legend Andy Roberts has lauded Mohammed Shami as India’s most skilled pacer, emphasizing his superiority in effectiveness and consistency over others, including Jasprit Bumrah. While acknowledging Bumrah’s ability to claim crucial wickets, Roberts expressed that Shami’s control, seam positioning, and adaptability under diverse conditions set him apart.
Roberts critiqued Mohammed Siraj, stating he has yet to reach the same level as Bumrah and Shami. He highlighted that Shami’s ability to relentlessly hit good lengths and extract movement makes him India’s standout bowler. He urged Indian cricket to focus more on nurturing such talent for long-term success in international cricket.
Roberts’ observations offer a fresh perspective on India’s pace attack dynamics, sparking debates among cricket fans worldwide.
In the Nepal Premier League (NPL), the struggling Lumbini Lions are set to face the confident Chitwan Rhinos in a bid to break their losing streak. The Lions, yet to register a win after four matches, risk elimination unless they turn their form around. The Rhinos, with three wins, are aiming to solidify their top-tier standing.
In the day’s second match, the Karnali Yaks, fresh off two consecutive victories, are eager to maintain their momentum as they face the Pokhara Avengers. For the Avengers, a win is crucial to revive their campaign and keep playoff hopes alive. The Yaks, currently mid-table, are striving for consistency as they target a secure playoff position.
Both matches are critical for defining the tournament’s playoff landscape, as teams fight for survival and dominance. Fans can expect thrilling action as these sides battle for vital points.
Ben Curran, brother of England cricketers Sam and Tom Curran, has earned his maiden call-up to Zimbabwe’s ODI squad for the upcoming series against Afghanistan. The Curran family has deep ties to Zimbabwean cricket, with Ben’s father, Kevin Malcolm Curran, and grandfather, Kevin Patrick Curran, representing Zimbabwe internationally.
The series begins with T20Is on December 11, followed by ODIs and Tests. Ben will feature exclusively in the 50-over format. A left-handed batter, Ben boasts an impressive domestic career, averaging 33.30 in List A and 34.70 in first-class cricket. His inclusion reflects Zimbabwe’s reliance on talent with global exposure.
Zimbabwe’s ODI squad, led by Craig Ervine, also features rising stars like Newman Nyamhuri. The T20I side, captained by Sikandar Raza, includes dynamic players like Blessing Muzarabani and Ryan Burl, signaling a balanced blend of experience and youth for the challenging series ahead.
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