Rock-solid Jacob Bethell plundered a chanceless maiden test century Wednesday as England reeled in Australia, then built a tenuous 119-run lead to leave the fifth and final Ashes test on a knife edge.

At the end of day four at the Sydney Cricket Ground, England had reached 302-8 with Bethell imperious on 142 not out and number 10 Matthew Potts yet to score. England are desperate for another ...

England's Jacob Bethell celebrates after scoring a century. (AP/PTI Photo) Jacob Bethell produced a knock of rare composure and courage to haul England back into the fifth and final Ashes Test, ...

The 22-year-old Bethell saved the day after Zak Crawley fell early and veteran Joe Root cheaply, powering to his hundred in style off 162 balls. But wickets tumbled around him with Harry Brook (42) ...