Sports · 26 December 2025
Australia Stunned as Tongue's Five-Wicket Haul Bowls Out Hosts for 152 on Boxing Day
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England's Josh Tongue claimed a superb five-wicket haul as Australia collapsed to 152 all out on day one of the fourth Ashes Test at the MCG. Tongue finished with figures of 5/45, with Gus Atkinson taking 2/28 as England dominated with the ball after winning the toss and electing to field. Despite a record crowd of 93,442 at the MCG, Australia's batting crumbled in cold, overcast conditions on a green pitch.
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