Archive · 7 Jan 2026
England Struggles in 5th Ashes Test
England is playing against Australia in the 5th Ashes Test in Sydney.
After losing an early wicket, Ben Duckett and Jacob Bethell helped England recover to 80 runs for 1 wicket at lunch.
Australia had scored 567 runs in their first innings, leading by 183 runs.
Mitchell Starc took an important wicket for Australia, while Josh Tongue performed well for England.
Australia is already leading the series 3-1 and has secured the Ashes urn.
There are still two days left in the test match, and Australia looks strong.
England were 80 for one in their second innings at lunch on Day 4.
Ben Duckett (40 not out) and Jacob Bethell (28 not out) steadied England's innings.
Zak Crawley was dismissed lbw by Mitchell Starc for one.
Australia scored 567 in their first innings, leading by 183 runs.
Australia leads the series 3-1 and has already retained the Ashes urn.
- Who
- England and Australia cricket teams
- What
- 5th Ashes Test match
- When
- Day 4, Wednesday
- Where
- Sydney Cricket Ground
- Why
- To determine the outcome of the Ashes series
- Match
- 5th Ashes Test
- Location
- Sydney Cricket Ground
- England's Score
- 80/1 in second innings
- Australia's Score
- 567 all out
- Series Lead
- Australia leads 3-1
- Key Players
- Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Mitchell Starc, Josh Tongue
Sources
‘I kind of feared a complete collapse or implosion’: Michael Atherton on England after Day 3 of 4th Ashes Test
Brendon McCullum faces possibility of getting sacked as England coach as ECB prepares 'ultimatum' after Ashes: Report
Ashes: Duckett, Bethell steady England after early wicket
Time for England to move on from failed 'Bazball': Vaughan
Ashes 2025-26: Ben Stokes sustains groin injury as England look at defeat in Sydney Test
