In a pivotal moment during the fifth Ashes Test, England captain Ben Stokes made a significant impact on the game by trapping Australian batsman Jake Weatherald LBW. This dismissal came as Weatherald managed to score 21 runs before Stokes’s impressive bowling led to the crucial decision.
Weatherald’s Dismissal Details
Stokes’s bowling created a turning point on Day 2 in Sydney. After the initial on-field decision ruled Weatherald out, Australia decided to challenge the call. However, the review resulted in a retention of the umpire’s decision, confirming the LBW.
Match Situation
At this juncture, Australia was trailing significantly, finding themselves 327 runs behind England’s first innings score. The pressure mounted as they sought to recover from this sizeable deficit.
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