Josh Tongue scripts history, becomes first England bowler in 27 years to achieve this rare Ashes feat

England seamer Josh Tongue bowled a fiery spell on the opening day of the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne. He was the side's standout bowler as they ripped apart the opposing batting order and bundled them out for just 152 runs. It was a ffantastic bowling display from the visitors overall, but Tongue was by far their best bowler.

The superb spell saw Tongue become the first visiting English bowler in 27 years to take a fifer at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The last England bowler to clinch a five-wicket haul at the venue was Darren Gough, who did so back in 1998. This just shows how difficult it has been for the side's bowlers to put in a performance like this in Melbourne, however Tongue just made it look easy.

Tongue's memorable spell at the MCG

After Gus Atkinson had provided England with a positive start by getting rid of the in-form Travis Head, Tongue joined in and bowled a stellar opening spell. He first got the wicket of Jake Weatherald (10) before sending both Marnus Labuschagne (6) and Steve Smith (9) back to the pavilion as well. These wickets saw Australia go down to 51/4 at one stage. However, Tongue wasn't done yet and clicnhed the important of Michael Neser (35) after some time. He wrapped up Australia's innings by getting the wicket of Scott Boland for a golden duck.

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Though England did bowl out Australia for a low total, their batters couldn't do much either. Their top-order got completely shattered by the duo of Mitchell Starc and Michael Neser, who took two scalps each and restricted England down to 16/4 in the first eight overs of their innings. While Harry Brook did play a decent knock of 41, the others just completely failed to deliver.

Neser and Boland totally dominant

It was a fine bowling display from the Aussies with Neser (4/45) and Scott Boland (3/30) being their top performers. They bowled out the visitors for a total of only 110 and managed to take a 42-run lead despite getting bowled out for a low total earlier during the day. Australia wrapped up the play on 4/0 and will head into the second day of the Test with a lead of 46.