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Ashes 2025-26: Fans celebrate as Jacob Bethel scores his maiden century in SCG Test

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Australia And Englandfinal collision of The Ashes 2025-26 Lives are thrown into turmoil by a thrilling battle for leadership at the Sydney Cricket Ground jacob bethelScored his first Test century on the fourth day of the emotionally packed Pink Test. Under gray skies and pink seas in support of the McGrath Foundation, the 20-year-old all-rounder played an innings that not only pulled England back into the competition but also announced a new batting force in Ashes cricket.

Jacob Bethel’s first century creates a stir in the Pink Ashes Test

With England still 98 runs behind and under pressure from Australia’s huge scoreboard total of 567, Bethel began his second innings with a mixture of composure and calm intent. Initially he survived the explosion of an invented new ball Mitchell Starc And Michael NesserThen settling into form through judicious drives and late cuts, he brought up his half-century in 87 balls with seven fours as England crossed the three-mark at a steady pace.

The turning point came in the final session when the pitch began to slow down and Australia rotated their fast bowlers in search of a knockout blow. Bethel ignored an earlier setback cameron green bouncers and, pointing to his white-ball schooling, he began to hit bold strokes as the ball became soft and the ground pushed back. He proceeded with a series of smashes and singles on the off side in the 90s harry brookYet the nerves remained in the nineties for several overs as the SCG crowd, clad in pink, became increasingly invested in every defensive product.

On 99, after passing five agonizing balls without a boundary, the moment finally arrived in dramatic fashion. dancing down the track beau websterBethel launched his off-spinner over wide long-on, the ball heading towards the rope and brought up his maiden Test century off 162 balls with 13 fours. As his teammates stood on the balcony, the cameras panned to his family in the stands, who were visibly emotional watching the upcoming historic match against Australia in the Ashes decider.

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Here’s how fans reacted:

England’s resistance against Australia leads to late Ashes changes

Australia took a strong lead of 183 runs after scoring 567 runs. travis headExplosives 163, Captain steven smith138 runs were assured, and Beau Webster’s unbeaten 71 highlighted a crucial 100-run partnership for the eighth wicket. England replied with 384 Joe Root 160, Brooke 84, and made jamie smith 46, before Michael Nesser Claimed 4/60, despite resistance braydon carse, passion tongue, ben stokesand Bethel Bowling.

At drinks of the third session on the fourth day, England led by 36, with Bethel remaining unbeaten on 106 and room for Stokes, Jamie and others to continue. This defiant response reignited English confidence amid pink stumps, caps and a buzzing crowd in the Pink Ashes decider, turning the SCG into a tense theater as Bethel’s innings drew cheers and a sign of promise despite the series defeat.

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