England’s chances of a first Test victory since January 2014 and a first win against Australia in any format since July 2019 hung in the balance at stumps on the fourth day at Trent Bridge, as they sunk to 116 for five in pursuit of a fourth-innings target of 268.
Though Sophie Ecclestone claimed her side would “go away tonight and figure out how we’re going to win this Test match”, Australia are confident that victory is within easy reach.
