The Ashes 2025-26 [WATCH]: Jamie Smith was blown out of his mind with a ridiculous run-out by Jake Weatherald on day four at the SCG.

on the fourth day of the final 5th ashes test at SCG, Australia gained advantage against England In an entertaining encounter. England, trailing by 183 runs after Australia made 567 in the first innings, reached 290/7 in their second innings, taking a modest lead of 107 runs at stumps in session 3.

Jamie Smith’s costly mix-up gives Australia their wicket on crucial Day 4

jamie smithThe lapse in judgment turned into a comedy of errors during Australia’s 64.1 overs of the innings. marnus labuschagne Bowled a short bouncer that failed to rise dangerously, leaving Smith – on 26 from 41 balls with three fours – to instinctively take a single. jacob bethel Pulled around the corner. Bethel hesitated and looked at the ball, leaving Smith stranded in the middle of the pitch.

Jake WeatheraldFielding sharply at square leg, he swooped in, collected the ball to his left, and delivered a precise throw over the stumps to Labuschagne, who blew the bails with Smith well off his ground. Dismissal, Smith run out (Wetherald/Labuschagne), leaving England at 264/6. Commentators called it “crazy cricket,” highlights the ridiculous nature amid high stakes. This brain fade echoed Smith’s earlier Ashes struggles, including a bizarre first-innings catch by Labuschagne, but heightened the drama on a flat SCG deck where partnerships were vital.

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Australia regain control amid England collapse in final Test

The run-out led to a sudden collapse which swung the momentum firmly towards Australia. With the score at a steady 219 for 4, Bethel quickly sorted England out, scoring 135 not out from 212 balls. Will Jack fell to zero, which was undone cameron green With a stunning catch, and moments later Jamie was gone as the score read 264 for 6. ben stokes This too could not last long, with Beau Webster being out with just 1 run at 267 for 7. braydon carse (11 not out) looked to dig in with Bethel but failed.

Australia’s attack remained fast and patient, inspired by Webster’s brilliant innings of 3 wickets for 43 runs. Scott Boland1 for 30 clean and Michael Nesser1 in 55 maintained the pressure. England added 50 runs for two wickets at a fast pace in the last 10 overs, yet their advantage dwindled with at least 17 overs remaining. England are currently ahead by 119 runs and have 2 wickets left to set a challenging target.

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