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Australia Edges Ahead After Chaotic Opening Day of Boxing Day Test
Melbourne, Australia – In a day of dramatic twists and turns, Australia holds a narrow lead after a wild opening day of the Boxing Day Test against England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. A staggering 20 wickets tumbled on a pitch offering extravagant seam movement, leaving spectators and cricket analysts alike in disbelief.
England won the toss and elected to bowl, a decision that initially appeared inspired as Josh Tongue spearheaded an England bowling attack that skittled Australia for a meager 152. Tongue finished with impressive figures of 5-45, exploiting the seaming conditions to devastating effect.
However, England’s joy was short-lived. Australia’s bowlers, led by Michael Neser (4-45), responded with venom, ripping through the England batting lineup. England collapsed to a paltry 110 all out, surrendering the advantage they had gained earlier in the day.
Adding to England’s woes, bowler Gus Atkinson left the field with a suspected hamstring injury, casting doubt on his further participation in the series.
Australia resumed their second innings at 4-0, carrying a lead of 46 runs. The unpredictable nature of the pitch leaves the match delicately poised, with the possibility of another batting collapse looming.
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