A hostile spell of bowling from Mark Wooden helped prohibit Australia to 113-4 in its second innings on day three of an exciting fourth Ashes Take a look at, nonetheless trailing England by 162 runs because the host closes in on a win that might degree the collection.
Trying to prolong England’s first innings lead, Jonny Bairstow produced a blistering show with the bat to complete unbeaten on 99 as he helped the group submit a colossal 592 all out in entrance of a raucous Outdated Trafford crowd on Friday.
With rain forecast for the weekend and England holding a 275-run lead, it was clear Australia was enjoying for a draw that might assist it to retain the Ashes.
After a gradual begin, Wooden struck to dismiss Usman Khawaja (18) and after David Warner (28) had performed onto his personal stumps, the Durham quick bowler eliminated Steve Smith (17) and Travis Head (1) to place England on the verge of a well-known victory.