Day 1 of the 4th Ashes Australia vs England Test at the MCG was exciting and full of surprises. Australia was sent in to bat after England won the toss and decided to bowl first. Josh Tongue and Gus Atkinson bowled brilliantly, dismissing important batsmen like Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, and Steve Smith, and Australia quickly lost early wickets. Josh Tongue took five wickets as Australia struggled to form partnerships and was ultimately bowled out for 152.
When England batted, they also had a tough time against the Australian bowlers. Michael Neser and Scott Boland bowled brilliantly. Scott Boland grabbed key wickets, including Harry Brook and Will Jacks, and England was all out for just 110. Cameron Green and other Australian players helped to get quick wickets and run-outs added to England’s trouble.
By the end of Day 1, Australia led by 46 runs after a chaotic session with 15 wickets falling. Scott Boland emerged as the standout performer, earning loud cheers from the crowd, while both teams struggled to survive on a pitch that many called tricky and unpredictable.
The match could end up being very short, with Australia already preparing to bat again on the same day.
Josh Tongue’s Five-Wicket Masterclass at the MCG in the fourth Ashes Australia vs England Test
Josh Tongue bowled England into a strong position on Day 1 of the fourth Ashes Australia vs England Test. Australia were dismissed for 152 in their first innings. Tongue took 5 for 45 in 11.2 overs, claiming his third Test five-wicket haul. He removed opener Jake Weatherald (10), Marnus Labuschagne (6), Steve Smith (9), Usman Khawaja (29), and Scott Boland (0).
Gus Atkinson took 2 for 28 from 14 overs. Ben Stokes and Brydon Carse took one wicket each. Australia’s batting struggled, with Michael Neser top-scoring with 35 and only Khawaja (29) and Alex Carey (20) crossing twenty.
With this performance, Tongue has now taken 41 wickets from eight Test matches at an average of 27.04. He has three five-wicket hauls and two four-wicket hauls in Test cricket. In Ashes matches alone, he has claimed 15 wickets from three Tests at an average of 22. In the ongoing series, he has taken 10 wickets from three innings at 17.90.
According to ESPNcricinfo, Tongue also achieved a rare milestone by becoming the first England bowler to take a five-wicket haul in a men’s Test at the MCG in this century. The last England bowler to do so was Dean Headley in 1998.
Michael Nesser Takes Four-For for Australia in Ashes fourth Australia vs England Test
Michael Neser took 4 wickets for Australia on Day 1 of the 4th Ashes Australis vs England Test at the MCG. He helped bowl England to 110 in one inning and later contributed as Australia gained a 42-run lead. Neser’s highest score with the bat was 35, the top score for Australia in their first innings of 152.
His wickets included key England batsmen such as Joe Root (duck) and Ben Stokes (16). The wicket of Stokes came off a wide delivery, but he edged it to Steve Smith at slip. By the end of the day, Neser had picked up four wickets, supporting Scott Boland, who took three. This performance took place in front of a record 93,442 spectators at the MCG, which is the most people to attend a single day of cricket there.
FAQs
Q. Who won the toss on Day 1 of the 4th Ashes Test at the MCG?
A. After winning the toss, England decided to bowl first.
Q. How many runs did Australia score in their first innings?
A. Australia was bowled out for 152 runs.
Q. Who took five wickets for England on Day 1?
A. Josh Tongue took five wickets for England.
Q. Who took four wickets for Australia on Day 1?
A. Michael Neser took four wickets for Australia.
Q. How many people attended the match on Day 1 at the MCG?
A. A record crowd of 93,442 people attended on Day 1 at the MCG.
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