Ashes 2021/22 4th Test: Jonny Bairstow becomes first centurion for England

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 The England Cricket Team had something to cheer as Jonny Bairstow became the first centurion in the 2021/22 Ashes series so far during the 3rd day of the 4th Test match played at Sydney Cricket Ground, SCG on Friday.

England began the day on 13 for 0, Haseeb Hameed failed to contribute again being castled by Mitchell Starc. Before the lunch break, Zak Crawley, England captain Joe Root, and Dawid Malan fell in quick succession without adding any runs for 53 deliveries to end the first session in massive trouble at 36 for 4.

After the lunch break, Jonny Bairstow and Stokes looked cautious enough without taking any runs for 17 more deliveries. The struggle ended for England batters as Bairstow, and Stokes started to score runs. Ben Stokes left the ball, but it did not dislodge the bails as umpires gave out but on review, it was overturned too not out. Both experienced batters showed intent in keeping the scoreboard ticking. Stokes was struggling with an injury but kept the pressure on the Australian bowlers.

Bairstow and Stokes looked in complete control making life tough for the Australian bowlers. Scott Boland did not bowl due to injury as he was taken off for a scan. Stokes completed his fifty off 70 balls. England went into the tea break with the scoreboard reading 135 for 4.

After the tea break, Stokes and Bairstow took on Nathan Lyon keeping the Australian bowlers under pressure. Bairstow reached his fifty off 80 balls to help England recover from a precious situation. Nathan Lyon eventually struck getting the wicket of Stokes. Stokes and Bairstow added 128 runs for the 5th wicket. Soon after, Jos Buttler fell caught by Khawaja to leave England struggling.

Mark Wood came to the crease and took the attack to Australian bowlers. Bairstow was hit on the nail by Cummins but then decided to keep hitting big shots. Wood and Bairstow kept the scoreboard ticking making life tough for the opposition.

Wood’s counterattacking innings came to an end via review for catch hitting the gloves. Wood and Bairstow added 72 runs for the 7th wicket. Bairstow completed the first century off 138 balls to remain not out. Jack Leach looked composed with his defense. Thanks to a superb 103 not out along with Stokes 66, Wood 39, England ended the 3rd day at 258 for 7.

England 258 for 7 in 70 overs (Bairstow 103*, Stokes 66, Boland 2/25, Cummins 2/68) trail Australia 416 for 8 in 134 overs (Khawaja 137, Smith 67, Broad 5/101) by 158 runs.


Bairstow became the first centurion for England in Ashes 2021/22 against Australia 


   

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