Twitter Reactions: Australia marching towards a victory at the Gabba
The hosts need another 56 runs to win the first Test at the Gabba and lead the Ashes series 1-0.
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Though England lost a couple of early wickets yesterday, they began well on Day 4. While Mark Stoneman and Dawid Malan were dismissed in quick succession, skipper Joe Root continued to toil hard as the visitors tried to increase the target for the Aussies.
Root went on to register his 33rd half century. Soon after, Josh Hazlewood got his all-important wicket. Moeen Ali also scored a crucial 40 runs while Jonny Bairstow added 42 runs as England tried to extend the lead close to 200. However, who knew a lower order collapse awaited.
At 185/6 with Chris Woakes and a set Bairstow at the crease alongside and a lead of 159 runs, England were looking in comfort. However, Mitchell Starc created havoc as he got the wickets of both the batsmen. He got Stuart Broad early too. Pat Cummins pinned the last nail in the coffin with the dismissal of Jake Ball.
England were all out for 195 as Australia were set a target of 170 which seemed quite gettable. The trio of Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon got three wickets each. A target of 170 wasn’t going to much of a hindrance to Australia unless England created pressure from both ends.
Australia were off to a splendid start. Openers David Warner and Cameron Bancroft both combined for a stupendous hundred run partnership for the first wicket. Warner scored his 25th half century in Test cricket while Bancroft raced his way to a maiden half century.
Australia were comfortably placed at 114/0 at stumps on Day 4. They need another 56 runs to win the first Test at the Gabba and lead the Ashes series 1-0. As for England, they will vow to come back stronger at the day-night Adelaide Oval test match.
Here are some of the best Twitter reactions from Day 4 of the first Ashes Test between Australia and England:
Outstanding Australia #ashes ?? Very good to watch. Congrats to all the bowlers for getting stuck in & @cbancroft4 on first 50 for Australia & @davidwarner31 for a great partnership. Drive it in tomorrow ??
— Mitchell Johnson (@MitchJohnson398) November 26, 2017
Maiden half a ? for Cam Bancroft #LookingLikeAVeteran#ashes2017 pic.twitter.com/kZC7MMGncQ
— Damien Fleming (@bowlologist) November 26, 2017
I think @englandcricket need the same storm we got in the 98/99 series…#ARMageddon the biggest storm I have ever seen in my life #rainedcats&dogs ☔️☔️ #justsaying
— Alex Tudor (@alextudorcoach) November 26, 2017
GAME OVER! #Ashes
— KP (@KP24) November 26, 2017
Another 4 day test #ashes
— Trent Woodhill (@TrentWoodhill) November 26, 2017
Aussie 0/? It’s the Warner/Bancroft show at the moment ?
70 runs to win?#ashes 2017 ??v???????— Damien Fleming (@bowlologist) November 26, 2017
Officially worried …… #Ashes
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) November 26, 2017
New Aussie Rules video footage uncovered pic.twitter.com/Wn7qUbY441
— Runningman (@Mark_Barrow) November 26, 2017
I don’t ask for much, but if this Test can finish in a tie with SMarsh run out on 99 going for the match-winning run, I’ll be happy. #Ashes
— Dan Liebke (@LiebCricket) November 26, 2017
The mathematical difference between this Australia and England side is 1 Ben Stokes.#Ashes
— Sorabh Pant (@hankypanty) November 26, 2017
Keep Walking
Stuart Broad #Ashes pic.twitter.com/rRVOYJTBJl— GoanPatiala (@TheGoanPatiala) November 26, 2017
Every time I watch Nathan Lyon bowl, all I can think is "I hope he has sunscreen on his head." #Ashes
— Geoff Lemon Sport (@GeoffLemonSport) November 26, 2017
Bowlers should be allowed to bowl unlimited short deliveries to tailenders because it’s hilarious to watch#Ashes
— Commander in Chief (@iamshaunbailey) November 26, 2017
Warner wants to win this tonight. And he probably will. Such a ferocious competitor. #ashes
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) November 26, 2017
Broad not walking again? Hero. #Ashes
— Dan Liebke (@LiebCricket) November 26, 2017
Tim Paine's second Test stumping.
The first? Spot fixer Salman Butt off Marcus North's bowling at Lord's in 2010.#Ashes
— Tom Morris (@tommorris32) November 26, 2017
Anderson. Throwing the ball at the new kid. What a hero #Ashes
— Melissa17 (@melly300313) November 26, 2017
England are only 50 runs away from being rightback in this test match & anything above a 230 run lead it’s a 50/50 game ! Australia missed a trick this morning with a lack of aggression & intensity to Joe Root not to mention a short ball or 3 !!!! #Ashes
— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) November 26, 2017
Forget what I said earlier!! Defining day as to how we handle spin!!! #ashes
— Isa Guha (@isaguha) November 26, 2017
Never review a Root, you’ll be disappointed #ashes
— Ryan Fitzgerald (@FitzySA) November 26, 2017
Question for wicketkeepers: do you get more satisfaction from a stumping than for a catch, no matter how good? #ashes
— Andrew Wu (@wutube) November 26, 2017
Hazelkeech delivers the fatal blow. Root gone. Australia will win today!! #Ashes
— Srini Mama ? (@SriniMama16) November 26, 2017
Here it it…..for the 1st time this summer….. bookmark this tweet…..
“ENGLAND ARE SHIT”#Ashes
— GOAT (@DennisCricket_) November 26, 2017
When James Anderson starts to chat, you know England are desperate. #Ashes
— Nikhil ? (@CricCrazyNIKS) November 26, 2017
I don't know who's more cooked. The English cricket team or its stupid fans who don't wear shirts in the stands #ashes
— Matt (@Mattys123) November 26, 2017
How is this not out? #Ashes pic.twitter.com/sAetZgFoVs
— Nikhil Mane ??? (@nikhiltait) November 26, 2017
If we get Warner & Smith early, we can still win this.
Come on England, FIGHT. #ashes— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) November 26, 2017
Bancroft is making his debut and more than 1 Aussie commentator has called him “One of the best ever bat-pad catchers”.
He is yet to take a bat-pad catch. Or any catch…. #Ashes— Gappistan Radio (@GappistanRadio) November 26, 2017
Has Overratedson come to England’s rescue yet?
You know. World’s best bowler and all that in the most important Test series that exists. #Ashes
— GOAT (@DennisCricket_) November 26, 2017
KP was banned for life after playing less reckless shots than Cook & Bairstow. #ashes
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) November 26, 2017
The last time Tim Paine stumped a Test batsman Steve Smith had 13 Test runs at an average of 6.5.#Ashes
— Tom Morris (@tommorris32) November 26, 2017
If Ali & Bairstow bat for an hour after lunch, Australia will twitch. If they don’t, GAME, SET, MATCH!#Ashes
— KP (@KP24) November 26, 2017
I don't think our slow, non-spinning, 'hit-me-for-6' pie strategy is working, Mr Root. #ashes
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) November 26, 2017
This #Ashesِ defeat is going to hurt a lot less since I can’t watch it
— Stickipop (@stickipop) November 26, 2017
Jake Ball suddenly tears off mask to reveal Ben Stokes. Takes 6/34 in a spell, along with two run outs and a TKO. England 1-0. #Ashes
— Dan Liebke (@LiebCricket) November 26, 2017
It's benefit of DOUBT. Not benefit of "it's really really close so let him stay". Good call.#Ashes
— Richard Hinds (@rdhinds) November 26, 2017
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