England vs Australia 1st Test Day 4 Highlights, Ashes 2019: Steve Smith Puts Australia On Top, England Face Uphill Task

ENG vs AUS 1st Test Day 4 Highlights, Ashes 2019: Steve Smith played a stupendous 142-run knock on Day 4 of the Ashes opener.

Samarth Srivastava
Updated:August 04, 2019 11:22 pm IST

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England vs Australia 1st Test Day 4 Highlights, Ashes 2019: Steve Smith Puts Australia On Top, England Face Uphill Task

England vs Australia Highlights: Matthew Wade departed after playing a solid 110-run knock.© AFP

England, chasing the target of 398 runs, reached 13/0 against Australia at stumps on Day 4 of the Ashes opener at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Sunday. Rory Burns (7) and Jason Roy (6) were at the crease with England needing 385 runs to win the first Ashes 2019 match. Australia declared their second innings at 487/7 after Steve Smith and Matthew Wade scored a century each. Steve Smith, continuing his batting brilliance, smashed his 25th Test ton. He departed after scoring an impressive 142-run knock, laced with 14 boundaries. Chris Woakes provided the major breakthrough to England. Matthew Wade also was in sublime touch and scored his 3rd Test ton. His 110-run inning was studded with 17 boundaries. For England, Ben Stokes was the leading wicket taker with three wickets. Moeen Ali also picked two wickets. (SCORECARD)

Ashes 2019 1st Test Day 4 Highlights Between England vs Australia, Straight from Edgbaston, Birmingham

1st Test, The Ashes, 2019, Aug 01, 2019

Edgbaston, Birmingham

Australia beat England by 251 runs

August04201922:59 (IST)
Do join us tomorrow!
This brings an end to an exciting day of cricket. Do join us tomorrow for the final day of the Ashes opener. Ta ta!
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August04201922:59 (IST)
England 13/0 at stumps!
England 13/0 at stumps. They need 385 runs to win on the final day of the Ashes opener.
Close of play at Edgbaston and a huge task ahead of England tomorrow to save the first Ashes Test match.

They finish on 13/0 chasing 398 to win!#Ashes pic.twitter.com/F83KA099Gs
— ICC (@ICC) August 4, 2019
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August04201922:54 (IST)
Final over!
Can England openers survive the final over on Day 4?
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August04201922:49 (IST)
Last 2 overs!
Last two overs left. Can Australia claim any wicket?
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August04201922:46 (IST)
Bowling change!
Pattinson comes into the attack. 3 overs remaining on Day 4.
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August04201922:33 (IST)
Eyes on Burns!
Can Rory Burns smash another ton? England must be having some high expectations from their 1st inning centurion.
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August04201922:30 (IST)
Burns, Roy arrive!
Jason Roy and Rory Burns arrive at the crease. Peter Siddle to open bowling attack for Australia. A total of 7 overs left on Day 4.
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August04201922:22 (IST)
England need 398 runs to win!
A target is set for England!
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August04201922:20 (IST)
Australia declare at 487/7!
Australia declare at 487/7. They have a solid lead of 397 runs.
Australia declare and England require 398 to win!

Centuries for Steve Smith and Matthew Wade in the Australian second innings.#Ashes pic.twitter.com/lX9AaFJJPg
— ICC (@ICC) August 4, 2019
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August04201922:20 (IST)
SIX!
Huge six by Cummins!
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August04201922:18 (IST)
FOUR!
Consecutive boundaries for Cummins! This time he smashes it straight down the ground.
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August04201922:17 (IST)
FOUR!
Cummins smashes Denly for a boundary to long-on. Partnership is 65 runs off 70 balls.
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August04201922:14 (IST)
Runs raining!
Australia have scored 54 runs in the last 10 overs! Runs coming in quick time for visitors.
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August04201922:11 (IST)
SIX!
Huge hit by Pattinson into the crowd to long-on! Brilliant batting.
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August04201922:10 (IST)
50-run stand!
Cummins and Pattinson share 51-run stand for the 8th wicket. A crucial partnership for Australia.
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August04201922:04 (IST)
Australia eyeing 400-run lead!
With Australia stretching their lead to 364, they must be eyeing a 400-run lead from here.
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August04201922:01 (IST)
FOUR!
Freebie by Denly and the ball races away to the boundary. Both batsman and wicket keeper missed the delivery.
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August04201921:54 (IST)
Australia extends lead to 354 runs!
Australia have stretched their lead to 354 runs with a terrific six by Pattinson. He smashes Broad into the crowd to leg side.
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August04201921:49 (IST)
SIX!
Pattinson goes for a big one and it's a six to long-on!
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August04201921:47 (IST)
Drinks!
Drinks are on the field!
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August04201921:40 (IST)
Bowling change!
Stuart Broad is back into the attack.
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August04201921:38 (IST)
FOUR!
Pattinson hits Moeen to backward square leg for a boundary. Australia lead by 336 runs.
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August04201921:33 (IST)
FOUR!
Pattinson smashes Stokes to deep backward point for a boundary.
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August04201921:23 (IST)
Cummins arrives!
Pat Cummins comes to the crease.
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August04201921:22 (IST)
OUT!
Bowled! Tim Paine is out. He departs at 34. Australia, however, have extended their lead to 319 runs.
A beauty from Mo

Scorecard/Clips: https://t.co/1J6wGj3xwv #Ashes pic.twitter.com/3AbKovfSHP
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) August 4, 2019
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August04201921:16 (IST)
Pattinson arrives!
James Pattinson is the new man in for Australia!
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August04201921:15 (IST)
OUT!
Matthew Wade departs at 110! A great knock comes to an end. He is caught at deep backward square by Denly. Stokes provides the major breakthrough to England.
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August04201921:09 (IST)
FOUR!
Tim Paine hits Moeen Ali for a reverse sweep boundary.
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August04201921:07 (IST)
Bowling change!
Moeen Ali is back into the attack.
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August04201921:02 (IST)
400 up for Australia!
400 is up for Australia as Paine and Wade look solid.
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August04201921:00 (IST)
FOUR!
Another wonderful shot by Wade for a boundary through covers.
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August04201920:57 (IST)
FOUR!
Terrific shot by Wade! He is in sublime touch, smashes Stokes for a pull shot and takes Australia lead past 300.
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August04201920:51 (IST)
Century for Wade!
3rd Test ton for Matthew Wade! It has been a brilliant batting display from a left handed batsman. Top knock! He brings his ton with a reverse sweep boundary.
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August04201920:50 (IST)
50-run partnership!
Wade and Paine share 50-run stand for the 6th wicket.
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August04201920:47 (IST)
FOUR!
Powerful stroke! What a hit by Wade, he smashes it to through the covers. He is on 94 now.
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August04201920:46 (IST)
Wade moves to 90!
Matthew Wade reaches 90! He is 10 runs short of his 3rd Test ton.
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August04201920:39 (IST)
FOUR!
Lovely shot by Paine to long-on! Runs are coming for Australia.
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August04201920:39 (IST)
SIX
Paine smashes Stokes for a six to deep backward point. Top shot!
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August04201920:36 (IST)
Stokes arrives!
Ben Stokes is back into the attack!
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August04201920:31 (IST)
Back again!
Players are back again on the field after tea!
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