Ashes: Zak Crawley completes 3,500 Test runs with 85-run knock
What's the story
The third Test of the Ashes series in Adelaide has reached a crucial juncture, with Australia firmly in control. England, chasing a mammoth target of 435 runs, ended Day 4 at 207/6. Though it was a tough day for the Brits, their opener Zak Crawley stood out with an 85-run knock. This was his second fifty of the ongoing series, which took him past 3,500 Test runs. Here are his stats.
Knock
A fine hand from Crawley
Australia were bowled out for 349 in their second innings, as the visitors were set a 435-run target. England began their innings on a poor note as the likes of Ben Duckett (4) and Ollie Pope (17) were trapped cheaply. However, things took a turn as Crawley and Joe Root (39) added 78 runs before the latter was dismissed.
Dismissal
Crawley misses out on his ton
After Root's dismissal, Harry Brook joined Crawley at the crease. The duo put up a solid fight with Crawley reaching his half-century in 102 balls. Their partnership was worth 50 runs before Brook (30) was dismissed. Meanwhile, Crawley, who looked set to complete his ton, fell to Nathan Lyon while batting at 85. He stepped out of the crease as Alex Carey aced the stumping opportunity.
Stats
Crawley slams his 21st Test fifty
Crawley's 151-ball 85 had eight fours. This took his Test tally past 3,500 runs. Across 62 Tests, Crawley has racked up 3,527 runs at an average of 31.77. His tally includes 21 half-centuries and 5 tons. 860 of his runs have come in 11 Ashes Tests at 40.95 (100: 1, 50s: 5). The batter averages 31.66 in Tests Down Under, having scored 380 runs at 31.66.
Stats
Numbers in home and away Tests
As per ESPNcricinfo, Crawley surpassed 1,700 runs in away (home of opposition) Tests during his stay. In 33 matches, the batter has raced to 1,721 runs now at an average of 27.31. He registered his 11th fifty on foreign soil (100s: 2). The batter averages 37.62 in Tests in England, having scored 1,806 from 29 games with the help of 10 fifties and three tons.