Jacob Bethell's maiden Test century of 142 not out anchored England's rearguard action on day four of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney. Despite Bethell's resilient knock, which delayed the inevitable, England closed on 302 for eight, holding a slender 119-run lead. Australia remains in firm control of the match and the series, which they already lead 3-1. Captain Ben Stokes also sustained a groin injury during the day's play.