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Cummins took three top-order wickets and Lyon claimed key dismissals as England struggled to chase a world-record 435, leaving Australia close to retaining the Ashes.
- Set 435 to win, England lost early wickets as Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon reduced them to 207 for six at stumps on Dec 20 at Adelaide Oval.
- Pat Cummins exploited a still-firm surface to take three top-order wickets while Nathan Lyon claimed three in 20 balls, returning 3-64 on a deteriorating Adelaide pitch, raising selection and preparation concerns.
- Crucial wickets included Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope caught by Marnus Labuschagne, Joe Root caught by Alex Carey, Harry Brook bowled by Nathan Lyon, and Ben Stokes out for five.
- With Australia 2-0 in the series, they need only a draw to retain the urn, while Pat Cummins reached 150 wickets and Josh Inglis faces pressure before the Boxing Day Test.
- Amid mounting pressure, Zak Crawley said England face an uphill battle while Alex Carey praised Lyon, saying `We want to keep working hard and probably not look too far ahead` after Travis Head's 170 nearly halved Australia's 349.
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England face quickest Ashes surrender in over a century after brutal fourth day as Australia verge on victory
England stand on the precipice of surrendering the Ashes after a brutal fourth day at Adelaide Oval left them requiring 228 runs with just four wickets in hand.Australia moved within touching distance of a 3-0 whitewash.They need only to claim those final wickets on Sunday to retain the urn they have held since 2017-18.The tourists closed on 207 for six, chasing what would be a world-record fourth-innings target of 435. TRENDING Stories Videos …
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