Ashes 2025-26: Australia vs England Highlights & Review – 5th Test, Day 4

How did Day 4 of the 5th Ashes Test go between Australia vs England? — Review, Turning Points & more

The fourth day of the Ashes 2025-26 at the Sydney Cricket Ground witnessed substantial contributions from both sides. Steven Smith added 10 more runs to finish on 138, while Beau Webster impressed with an unbeaten 71, forming a 107-run partnership for the eighth wicket. Brydon Carse and Josh Tongue each took three wickets but gave away lot of runs to the hosts.

England posted 302/8 on Day 4, led by a century from Jacob Bethell, with minimal contributions from other batters adding few runs. Webster also made an impact with the ball for Australia, while England take a 119-run lead heading into the final day. With more exciting action expected, the conclusion of this Test promises to be thrilling for fans.

Top batting performance of the day - Jacob Bethell

Jacob Bethell scored his maiden Test century on the prestigious stage of the Ashes, remaining unbeaten on 142 off 232 balls, including 15 fours, on his debut in Australian conditions. His innings at the top of the order was crucial for England, helping the team gain a firm footing in the match and keeping them well in contention.

Top bowling performance of the day - Beau Webster

Earlier, Beau Webster impressed with the bat, but he also made a significant impact with the ball at the close of play. He took 3/51, claiming the key wickets of Harry Brook, Will Jacks, and England captain Ben Stokes, further strengthening Australia’s position in the match.

Records Broken and Major Milestones Achieved

• England have lost a wicket in the first over of an innings four times in the series.
• Mitchell Starc has taken a wicket in the first over 27 times in Test matches, including three dismissals of Zak Crawley and fourth time in the Ashes 2025-26.
• Steven Smith has claimed 14 catches in the field in this series. Only once in over a century has a fielder taken more catches in a two-team Test series.
• Jacob Bethell became the fifth player in history to score a maiden century in both first-class and List-A internationals.