Australia put themselves in a powerful place within the fifth and closing Test of the Ashes sequence towards England, having not misplaced a single wicket regardless of placing 135 runs on the board on Day 4. Needing 249 extra runs to win, with all 10 wickets intact, Australia do have an enormous alternative to make historical past by profitable the Test. But, England supporters are doing all they’ll to unnerve Australian batters. A video has emerged from Day 3 of the match the place a spectator appeared to have taunted Usman Khawaja, prompting him and Marnus Labuschagne to confront the fan.

In a video that has surfaced on social media, the English fan appeared to have stated: “boring”. Unhappy with the remark, Khawaja confronted the fan and was additionally joined by Labuschagne.

Khawaja was requested the person, “What did you say, mate?”. Then, the Australian batter requested him to “calm down”, whereas Labuschagne then appeared to have stated, “you’re just about to go at everyone else.”

Not fairly the MCC Long Room at Lords. But @marnus3cricket and @Uz_Khawaja clearly not pleased with this Englishman on the finish of a irritating day 3 for the Aussies! #boring #Ashes #ENGvsAUS pic.twitter.com/i0m5wM8bUY

— Pat McCormick (@pat_mccormickk) July 30, 2023

The fan even apologised in a while however Labuschagne was miffed. Khawaja then pushed his compatriot out of the confrontation. Here’s the video:

As for the match, rain washed out your entire closing session on the 4th day of the fifth Test on the Oval in London, pushing the decider into the ultimate day.

Khawaja and Warner reached their respective half-centuries as Australia seemed completely stable on the finish of a rain-interrupted second session throughout day 4 of the match, inching in the direction of a 150-run opening partnership.

At the tip of the session, Australia was at 135/0, with Khawaja (69*) and Warner (58*) unbeaten.

Mitchell Starc (4/100) and Murphy (4/110) had been the highest bowlers for the Aussies. Skipper Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood received one wicket every.

With ANI inputs