Bell century puts England on top in 4th Ashes test

England closed on 234-5 with a lead of 202 runs

Ian Bell cemented his status as the top batsman of the Ashes series by scoring his third century of the summer,ensuring England finished a fluctuating third day of the fourth test well on top.

England closed on 234-5 with a lead of 202 runs,mainly due to Bell’s unbeaten and near-flawless knock of 105 _ his 20th test century and the fourth in his last five Ashes tests.

The Australians only added 48 to their overnight 222-5,restricting the first-innings lead to 32,but they were in total command when Ryan Harris reduced England to 49-3 shortly after lunch on a deteriorating pitch.

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A fourth-wicket partnership of 106 between Bell and Kevin Pietersen (44) was crucial for England,as was Jonny Bairstow’s 28.

England needs a draw or victory to win a third straight Ashes series.

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