Australia edged ahead after a wildly unpredictable first day of the fourth Ashes Test at the MCG, where 20 wickets tumbled in front of a record crowd of 93,442.
England struck first after winning the toss, with Josh Tongue claiming a career-best 5-45 to dismiss Australia for 152, but the tourists then imploded spectacularly, collapsing to 110 in just 29.5 overs.
Michael Neser starred for the hosts with 4-45 and a top score of 35, helping Australia take a narrow lead before Scott Boland and Travis Head safely saw out the day at 4 for no loss in the second innings, holding a 46-run advantage on a lively pitch that drew strong reactions from both camps.
Stumps
Australia vs England, 4th Test. The Ashes
- AUS 152 & 4/0 (1 ov)
- ENG 110
- Travis Head* 0(0)
- Scott Boland 4(6)
- Gus Atkinson 0/4 (1 ov)
- Day 1 – Australia lead by 46 runs.
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