England vs Australia I Ashes 4th Test Match Update I Labuschagne Century I Cricket Canvas

The penultimate fixture of the ongoing Ashes series formally kicked off on July 19 in Manchester. It was a must-win affair for England in order to keep the mega series alive…While visitors Australia, who were leading the series by 2-1, aimed to avoid a decider. Zak Crawley - now officially the epitome of Bazball - smashed an ultra-aggresive daddy hundred. Exhibiting 21 fours & 3 sixes, Crawley scored 189 runs during his 182-ball stay at the crease. Marnus Labuchagne managed to score a vital century under notable pressure. The composed 111-run knock by Labuschagne kept things under control for Australia Rain, ultimately, had the final say as England’s bid to win the match & the series went for a toss. The Ben Stokes-led side was trailing the ongoing Ashes series by 2-1 & an unfortunate defeat… In the 4th Ashes test at Manchester shattered their 8-year-long dream of clinching an Ashes win.