ENG vs AUS 5th Test: Bethell late than never!

Updated On: 08 January, 2026 08:23 AM IST | Sydney | AP

After not being picked in first three Tests, England’s Jacob slams maiden first-class century (142 not out) as visitors end Day 4 at 302-8 to lead by 119; 22-year-old says scoring ton in front of family makes it special

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England’s Jacob Bethell celebrates his century against Australia in Sydney on Wednesday. Pics/Getty Images

Jacob Bethell posted his first test century Wednesday and it couldn’t have come at a more crucial time for England, ensuring the fifth and last Ashes Test will be decided on Day 5 at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Stand of 81 with Duckett

The 22-year-old, Barbados-born all-rounder went to the crease in the first over of England’s second innings when Mitchell Starc trapped Zac Crawley lbw on the fifth ball. He shared an 81-run second-wicket stand with Ben Duckett (42), 32 with Joe Root (6), 102 with Harry Brook (42) and 45 with Jamie Smith (26) to help England reach 302-8 at stumps on Day 4, a lead of 119 runs.

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