England started Day Four well and took Australia’s last six wickets for 78 runs in less than 19 overs. Australia finished on 349 all out just before lunch, which left England needing 435 to win. Crawley's delaying tactics lead to boosThe last ball before lunch was a soap opera all of its own. Head has won pretty much every contest he has been involved in during these Ashes and this was no exception. The crowd cheered and Inglis took a bow.

Source: Daily Mail December 20, 2025 13:13 UTC