Ashes: David Warner, Steven Smith take Australia to 244/3 on Day 1 of 4th Test
Melbourne, Dec 26 (CRICKETNMORE) - David Warner cracked 103 as Australia reached 244 for three on the opening day of the fourth and penultimate Ashes Test against England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) here on Tuesday. The opening batsman's
Apart from Warner, Steven Smith continued his red-hot form with an unbeaten 65 as the hosts, who have already pocketed the series, moved to a strong position.
Australia won the toss and elected to bat and they mostly relied on the belligerent left-hander Warner while Cameron Bancroft (26) and Usman Khawaja (17) failed to impress.
Seamer Chris Woakes got an LBW verdict against Bancroft, while Khawaja was caught by wicket-keeper Jonny Bairstow off Stuart Broad.
At this point of time, the hosts were at 160/3 riding on the power and aggressive batsmanship of Warner.
