Aus 174-6 in 1st test vs Eng, needs 311
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London, July 14:England's bowlers have reduced Australia to 174-6 at stumps on day four of the first test at Trent Bridge, after a pulsating evening session on Saturday which left the tourists needing another 137 for victory.
England claimed four wickets after tea, including opener Chris Rogers, who was Australia's top scorer with a 121-ball 52 that included eight fours.
Stuart Broad took 2-34 and Graeme Swann 2-64, leaving Brad Haddin and Ashton Agar not out on 11 and 1 respectively.
To win Australia will have to break the record at Nottingham for a successful fourth innings test run chase, set by England who scored 284 against New Zealand in 2004.
Earlier England posted 375 after Ian Bell hit 109 and Broad 65.
England claimed four wickets after tea, including opener Chris Rogers, who was Australia's top scorer with a 121-ball 52 that included eight fours.
Stuart Broad took 2-34 and Graeme Swann 2-64, leaving Brad Haddin and Ashton Agar not out on 11 and 1 respectively.
To win Australia will have to break the record at Nottingham for a successful fourth innings test run chase, set by England who scored 284 against New Zealand in 2004.
Earlier England posted 375 after Ian Bell hit 109 and Broad 65.
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