July 23, 2023
1.7 minutes
After England’s dominant performance in the first three days, amassing a massive 592 in their first innings, with Zak Crawley’s impressive 189 and Jonny Bairstow’s flashy 99 not out, Australia showed resilience by ending Saturday’s play at 214-5 in their second innings, trailing by just 61 runs.
Labuschagne’s brilliance shone through as he reached his second Test century outside Australia, scoring 111, which also became his highest overseas score at this level. His crucial partnership of 103 runs with Mitchell Marsh (31 not out) added to England’s frustration, as they desperately needed a win in Manchester to keep their hopes alive for regaining the Ashes, being 2-1 down with two matches remaining.
The wicket of Labuschagne fell towards the end of the day, caught behind off Joe Root’s occasional off-spin after the umpires deemed it unsafe for England’s quick bowlers to bowl due to fading light.
Although Labuschagne had been struggling for runs before this match, his hundred on Saturday, his 11th in 42 Tests, followed his 51 in Australia’s first innings, giving him renewed confidence in his technique and batting form.
Looking ahead to the final day’s play, rain is forecast, and a draw would secure the Ashes for Australia as the current holders, irrespective of the result in the fifth and final Test at The Oval next week. Labuschagne dismissed suggestions that Australia would aim to take the lead and then attempt to bowl England out, asserting that their strategy was to let the game unfold naturally and avoid giving England any opportunities.
Meanwhile, England’s batting coach, Marcus Trescothick, praised Joe Root’s bowling performance, referring to him as a “golden arm” for occasionally surprising opponents with his off-break deliveries.
With uncertainty surrounding the weather on the final day, Trescothick acknowledged that rain is predicted, but the team would seize any opportunity to get out on the field and make the most of the game if the conditions allow.
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