Australia’s Steve Smith hits a six off the bowling of England’s Moeen Ali Action throughout first day of the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford in Manchester on July 19, 2023.
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Steve Smith helped Australia overcome a shaky begin to get better to 107/2 at lunch on day one of many fourth Ashes Test on Wednesday (July 19), after England had made early inroads at Old Trafford.
Even with Jimmy Anderson again within the facet, coming in from the Jimmy Anderson End, it was Stuart Broad who opened the bowling for England and prompted essentially the most issues early on, eradicating Australia opener Usman Khawaja within the fifth over.
That wicket took Broad to 599 in worldwide check cricket and he would have fancied David Warner, who he has dismissed 17 instances, as quantity 600, however it was Chris Woakes who struck to take the opener’s wicket, after he had performed nicely to get to 33.
Smith provided up an opportunity with a giant shot early in his innings, however steadied the ship to stay not out on 33, alongside one other batter with lots to show this collection, Marnus Labuschagne, who’s unbeaten on 29.
A draw or a win for Australia in Manchester will guarantee they preserve the Ashes, whereas victory for the hosts brings the rating stage and takes this exhilarating collection to a decider on the Oval in London subsequent week.
