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Key Takeaways
- 1📊 Bethell: 142 off 229*; England 219/3 to late collapse
- 2🏆 Maiden Test ton for 22-year-old at SCG in Ashes decider
- 3💡 Webster's LBW on Brook (42) triggered Stokes (1), others falling
- 4🔮 Day 5 thriller: Can Bethell save England from Aussie stranglehold?
"Jacob Bethell scored his first Test century for England in brilliant fashion despite wickets falling around him on Day four in Sydney. "
Jacob Bethell lit up Sydney with his maiden Test ton, smashing an unbeaten 142 off 229 balls on day four of the final Ashes Test, but Australia holds firm control despite England's collapse.
Bethell's Coming-of-Age Masterclass
At just 22, the young gun stood tall amid chaos. England cruised at 219/3 in their second innings, leading by 36, before Beau Webster sparked a collapse trapping Harry Brook LBW for 42. Will Jacks (0), Jamie Smith (26), Ben Stokes (1)—fresh from injury woes—and Brydon Carse (16) tumbled quickly. Unfazed, Bethell played with maturity beyond his years, picking gaps and rotating strike like a seasoned pro.
"It was always coming. It's nice to get over the line." — Jacob Bethell
His knock echoes Joe Root-style resilience under pressure, keeping England in the hunt. Australia, though, smells blood with wickets piling up. Day four drama at SCG has Ashes fever peaking—can Bethell drag the visitors to a famous draw or chase?
For Indian fans glued to the Ashes, Bethell's grit reminds of Rishabh Pant's fearless Sydney heroics in 2021. Stokes' brief stay highlights ongoing fitness battles, but this lad from England could be their next big thing. Final day looms large—who blinks first in this blockbuster finish?
