Ben Stokes snaps up five Australian wickets to put England on brink of regaining the Ashes
Ben Stokes took five wickets to put England on the verge of a famous victory that would win back the Ashes as Australia finished on 241 for seven after a compelling second day of the fourth test at Trent Bridge on Friday.
The touring side, bowled out for 60 on the first morning of the match, fought back to trail by 90 runs but England should finish them off on the third day to clinch the series.
Adam Voges was 48 not out with Mitchell Starc on nought at the close.
Australia took five wickets in the morning before England declared on 391 for nine and the touring side’s openers, Chris Rogers and David Warner, added 113 runs to give their side a foothold in the match.
The pair batted through most of the afternoon session before Stokes inspired England to take four wickets and end the Australia fightback.
It’s unfortunate that we had to come off for bad light but we’re in an unbelievable position here
Stokes dismissed Rogers for 52, Warner for 64 and Shaun Marsh for two before taking a brilliant catch off Broad’s bowling to send back Steven Smith for five and leave Australia reeling at 138 for four at tea.
