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LIVE: How far can Australia extend its lead?
SEN • January 7th, 2026 11:32 am
- Australia begins Day 4 on 7/518 with Steve Smith (129) and Beau Webster (42) not out
- The hosts lead by 134 runs
- The first ball will be bowled at 10am AEDT
It's Day 4 of the Fifth Ashes Test at the SCG with Australia looking to put England to the sword with a big lead to chase in their second innings.
Can Steve Smith and Beau Webster continue to wear out this English bowling attack or will the visitors strike back?
Will today be the final day of this Ashes or will England dig in and get us to Day 5?
You can follow all the big moments right here on with SEN.com.au's live blog of the day's play.
9:32 - The state of play
Australia 7/518 - Smith 129, Webster 42
Australia resume batting on Day 4 at 7/518 with Steve Smith and Beau Webster still at the crease.
Australia went to stumps yesterday with a lead of 134 and will be looking to build on that rapidly today.
Webster is closing in on a half-century, while 150 plus is on the cards for Smith.
England's bowling attack will be hoping a good night's sleep has rejuvenated them after they struggled on Day 3, especially Matthew Potts who sits at 0/141 for his 25 overs.
With Mitch Starc and Scott Boland yet to come, Australia will need to balance maximising their lead and giving themselves enough time to bowl England out.
