Warner, Rogers put Aussies in command
David Warner’s dashing half-century on the fourth day gave Australia hope of victory in the fourth Ashes Test against England at Chester-le-Street on Monday.
At tea, Australia were 120/1, needing a further 179 runs to reach their victory target of 299.
Warner was 57 not out, having shared an opening stand of 109 with first innings century-maker Chris Rogers before his fellow left-hander fell for 49. Usman Khawaja was unbeaten on six.
Earlier, Australia fast bowler Ryan Harris took a Test-best seven for 117 as England, 234/5 overnight, were dismissed for 330 in their second innings.
Although Ian Bell could only add eight to his overnight 105, England’s total was bolstered by a dashing 45 from Bresnan, who started the day four not out, and Swann’s unbeaten 30, made at better than a run-a-ball.
Queensland fast bowler Harris took four for 43 with the new ball on Monday after reducing England to 49/3 on Sunday to give Australia, 2-0 down in the series with two to play, hope of a win that would leave them in a position to level the five-match series at 2-2 in the final Test at London’s Oval.
Harris struck twice in two deliveries with the new ball to reduce England to 251/7.
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