Boland Strikes Again: England's Wicket List Bleeds as Australia Takes Control in Fifth Ashes Test
In a session that saw the first wickets of the day fall, Australian bowler Scott Boland continued his impressive form by dismissing England opener Jacob Bethell for just 10 runs. This was a vital scalp for Australia, who are determined to wrap up this series.
The opening pair's partnership had been quietly building momentum, but an expertly crafted delivery by Boland caught out Bethell, leaving him scrambling to cover the ground before being given out LBW. The ball, which skidded through and hit Bethell's pads right in front of the stumps, was a textbook example of a clever piece of bowling.
Bethell's dismissal sparked a flurry of activity at the crease as England skipper Joe Root opted for a more aggressive approach, but unfortunately for him, the pressure told. The wickets continued to fall at regular intervals with Australian quicks Josh Hazlewood and Natarajan taking advantage of some loose shots from the English batsmen.
At stumps on day one, Australia had taken control of the match having bowled England out for 57-3 in just under an hour. It was a frustrating start for England, who had hoped to level the series but now face a long and difficult road back into contention.
In a session that saw the first wickets of the day fall, Australian bowler Scott Boland continued his impressive form by dismissing England opener Jacob Bethell for just 10 runs. This was a vital scalp for Australia, who are determined to wrap up this series.
The opening pair's partnership had been quietly building momentum, but an expertly crafted delivery by Boland caught out Bethell, leaving him scrambling to cover the ground before being given out LBW. The ball, which skidded through and hit Bethell's pads right in front of the stumps, was a textbook example of a clever piece of bowling.
Bethell's dismissal sparked a flurry of activity at the crease as England skipper Joe Root opted for a more aggressive approach, but unfortunately for him, the pressure told. The wickets continued to fall at regular intervals with Australian quicks Josh Hazlewood and Natarajan taking advantage of some loose shots from the English batsmen.
At stumps on day one, Australia had taken control of the match having bowled England out for 57-3 in just under an hour. It was a frustrating start for England, who had hoped to level the series but now face a long and difficult road back into contention.
Australia is absolutely killing it on the pitch right now, I mean Scott Boland's skills are seriously on point 
. The way he got Jacob Bethell out was pure genius 
. England needs to step up their game ASAP if they wanna come back from this one 
. I'm loving the Aussie team's energy and determination - they're not giving up! 
Day 2 is gonna be super interesting, let's see how England bounce back 
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! That LBW dismissal was pure genius 
. I'm loving how Aussie quicks are putting pressure on the English batsmen, making them play some crazy shots 
. It's gonna be tough for Eng to get back in this one... they need a miracle 
. Like, who needs England's hopes of coming back? I mean, it's all over for them anyway 
. And can we talk about how boring it must be for the English fans watching their team get thrashed day in and day out? 
It's like they're just waiting for the other shoe to drop at this point. On the flip side, Australia is totally living their best life over there - all that cricket money is gonna add up 
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- it's like they're not even trying anymore? But on the other hand, I think Boland is just having an amazing spell and he deserves all the praise in the world 
. Jacob Bethell got out for 10 runs? Like what even happened to him there?! 
. Josh Hazlewood and Natarajan are looking sharp as well. The thing is though, Australia's not gonna win without those big names coming back from injury. I hope Root's team can level the playing field, but for now they're in a tough spot 
! Boland is literally unstoppable with that ball of his. And poor Jacob Bethell, got out for like 10 runs? Easy pickings for Aussie bowlers. England needs to get their act together ASAP or they'll be in big trouble 
. I'm loving the Aussie team's confidence though - they're so on a roll right now 
. Bring on day two and let's see how England can mount a comeback! 
. England's gonna have to up their A-game if they wanna get back in this one... or maybe just hope that the Aussies start to tire themselves out, you know?
I mean, that LBW dismissal of Bethell was so clever! 
He's definitely a bowler to watch out for in this series. Australia is looking strong, and England needs to get their act together ASAP. 
️ Can't wait to see what the rest of the day brings! 
they're getting absolutely smashed by australia 
scott boland is on fire 
hopefully australia doesn't win the series 5-0 
. It's interesting to observe how England is struggling to cope with this newfound pressure, and it will be fascinating to see how they adapt their strategy in future tests 
. They need someone to step up and provide some stability, but it doesn't look like that's happening anytime soon. The series was supposed to be a competitive one, but this result has made it feel like Australia are just going through the motions 
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I'm loving the skill on display from him, that LBW dismissal was so smooth. But still, 57-3 in an hour? That's a pretty steep price to pay. England needs to regroup and figure out how to counter those Australian quicks 
The pressure is definitely on them now!