Josh Tongue strikes in the fifth Ashes Test, dismissing Steve Smith for 138. The Australian batter's wicket has sparked hope for England's bowlers as they look to turn the tide of the match.
Smith's innings was a valiant effort, but ultimately, it wasn't enough to take Australia past the 550-run mark. The batsman faced a total of 246 deliveries, hitting eight boundaries and one six during his knock.
Tongue's contribution with the ball has been impressive so far, taking four wickets in the match at an average of just 34.75. His dismissal of Smith was a masterclass of precision and skill, as he trapped the Australian batsman plumb lbw on 138.
Australia still has a lead of 160 runs over England, but the wickets have been taken with increasing regularity in recent sessions. The English bowlers will be eager to build on Tongue's performance and put pressure on Australia's middle order.
The match is now reaching its climax, with England determined to level the series. Will they be able to capitalize on this momentum-shifting moment, or will Australia respond in kind? The stage is set for a thrilling conclusion to what has been an action-packed fifth Ashes Test.
Smith's innings was a valiant effort, but ultimately, it wasn't enough to take Australia past the 550-run mark. The batsman faced a total of 246 deliveries, hitting eight boundaries and one six during his knock.
Tongue's contribution with the ball has been impressive so far, taking four wickets in the match at an average of just 34.75. His dismissal of Smith was a masterclass of precision and skill, as he trapped the Australian batsman plumb lbw on 138.
Australia still has a lead of 160 runs over England, but the wickets have been taken with increasing regularity in recent sessions. The English bowlers will be eager to build on Tongue's performance and put pressure on Australia's middle order.
The match is now reaching its climax, with England determined to level the series. Will they be able to capitalize on this momentum-shifting moment, or will Australia respond in kind? The stage is set for a thrilling conclusion to what has been an action-packed fifth Ashes Test.
I'm loving Josh Tongue's form right now! He's like a cat stalking its prey 
- all stealthy and precise. His bowling skills are seriously impressive, especially that masterclass dismissal of Steve Smith 
. I mean, who gets out to an lbw for 138? That's some top-notch skill right there 
. But, now it's England's turn to shine... will they be able to keep the pressure on Australia or will they falter? 
This match is getting more exciting by the minute! 
That last wicket of Steve Smith was so clutch, I mean who needs 4 boundary hits when you can knock someone over with precision? 
! Josh Tongue's 5th test strike against Steve Smith was pure gold, that lbw dismissal on 138 had me on the edge of my seat 
! Australia's middle order is looking a bit shaky right now, and I think England's bowlers are in a great position to put some pressure on them. The Aussies still have a decent lead, but if Tongue can keep up this pace... who knows? 
, always finding ways to trap those Aussie batsmen out. The way he bowled him lbw was pure perfection 
...I'm loving this shift in momentum for England now! 
They've got some fire in their belly and it's going to be a real nail-biter till the end of this match 
. Bring on the drama! 
that precision bowling was insane! 34.75 avg is like crazy low, you know? England's bowlers have got this momentum now, hope they keep it up and put some pressure on the Aussies 
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