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Ashes 2025-26: Fans react to Jacob Bethell’s maiden century as England bounce back after Beau Webster’s triple strike on Day 4 of SCG Test

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fourth day of Panchami the ashes 2025-26 test Surprising change of pace seen at Sydney Cricket Ground England’young feeling Jacob Bethel rises to the occasion with career-defining performanceFacing a disappointing first innings defeat and the threat of a series wipeout, England relied heavily on the resilience of their top order to navigate a dangerous course against a consistent Australian bowling attack, While the visitors were moving towards a position of dominance, the introduction of beau webster Turned the match upside down, as his clinical triple strike reminded everyone of Australia’s ability to strike from anywhere.

Jacob Bethel’s first century as England’s future

Bethel etched his name in Ashes folklore with a brilliant first Test century that single-handedly kept England’s hopes alive at the SCG. Coming into the fray at number three after Mitchell Starc rejected jack crawley In the very first over, the 22-year-old left-hander faced a huge first innings deficit of 183 runs with the patience of a seasoned player. He endured a brutal opening spell and controlled his natural aggression to make a crucial recovery, firstly ben duckett and later during more fluid partnerships harry brook,

Bethel’s innings was a masterclass in concentration; he focused on blunting Scott BolandHis relentless accuracy when pouncing on any wide object Michael NesserHe completed his half-century in 87 balls and did not let the pressure of defeat build, Joe Root Cheaply disrupted his rhythm. By the time he reached his century in the final session, his first in red-ball cricket, emotional scenes in the stands reflected the importance of that moment for English cricket. He became one of the youngest England centurions on Australian soil, joining an elite list ben stokes And alistair cook,

His footwork was particularly impressive against Webster’s spin, using his reach to negate the bounce and turn. Even with the fall of wickets at the other end during the chaotic evening session, Bethel remained the immovable object, ending the day unbeaten on 142. Their resilience ensured that England not only erased the huge lead, but also came into position to set a challenging target for the hosts. It was a career-defining innings that silenced the critics and cemented his place at the top of the order. Without his defiance, the fifth Test would probably have ended before sunset on the fourth day, but instead, he has given his team a fighting chance to end the tour with a win.

Beau Webster’s triple strike leaves Australia in shock

Just as England looked set to dominate the day, Webster took a brilliant three-wicket haul which pulled Australia back into the contest. Using his immense height to get awkward bounce off the SCG surface, the all-rounder netted and broke a century partnership harry brook LBW on 42 runs. He did not stop here, removing will jacks For a duck in the same over after being caught by the batsman at cover. His most important moment came when he took a slight lead off a ball from the struggling Stokes, who was quickly caught steve smith In slips. These three wickets in quick succession led to England’s familiar collapse and halted the momentum that Bethel had worked so hard to build. Webster’s impact was the decisive blow that ensured Australia ended the day with their noses slightly ahead.

England ended the day at 302/8, leading by 119 runs with two wickets remaining and Bahadur Bethell still at the crease. While Bethel’s heroics provided the backbone of the innings, Webster’s triple strike ensured the match remained on a knife’s edge until the final day. Australia will be confident of wrapping up the match early on Day 5, but will now have to chase the target on a poor pitch, which showed signs of unpredictable turn and bounce.

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