Australia on the verge of 4-0 Ashes triumph
What's the story
Australia are on the verge of securing a comfortable 4-0 Ashes series triumph. The hosts are in a near-unbeatable position after a commanding display on day four of the 5th Test. A fine show by the Marsh brothers and some lethal bowling ensured that England trail Australia by 210 runs. Here is the complete report.
In the family
Marsh brother take the game away from England
The Marsh brothers, Shaun and Mitchell put Australia in a commanding position posting two attractive centuries as the hosts reached 649 for 7. Steven Smith opted to declare the innings after establishing a massive 303 runs lead over England after lunch on Day 4 of the final Ashes Test in Sydney.
Rock solid
Mash brothers stitch 169 run stand
The Marsh brothers put together a 169 run stand destroying England's hopes of winning the game. The older of the two brothers Shaun scored 156-runs before being run out. His little brother, Mitchell brought up his second hundred of the series with a 101 which included 15 fours and two sixes.
Bad day at the office
England bowlers have a forgetful day
It was a forgetful day at the office for the English bowlers. Debutant, Mason Crane had a miserable first outing after being pummelled all over the park. He conceded 193 runs with just one wicket to his name. This also set the unwanted record of the most expensive figures by an Englishman on debut.
Unlikely
Can England salvage a draw?
England's hopes of salvaging a draw look bleak, after hosts were lethal with the ball picking up four wickets leaving the visitors reeling at 93 for the loss of 4 wickets at the end of day 4. England still behind by 210 runs and will be hoping to bat through day 5 to spare their blushes and avoid a 4-0 thrashing.