Khawaja mere Khawajaaa...

Usman torments England again as Aus chase 40 series lead

SYDNEY: Usman Khawaja finessed his second century of the match to place Australia in a commanding position to chase down yet another victory over weary England in the fourth Ashes Test in Sydney on Saturday.

The Pakistan-born Khawaja has been in imperious form in his comeback from a 30-month Test exile, hitting 137 in the first innings before adding an unbeaten 101 to break English hearts.

His domineering 179-run partnership with youngster Cameron Green set up a late declaration and left a beleaguered England having to defy history with a formidable target of 388.

The tourists got to the close without losing a wicket for 30, with Zak Crawley on 22 not out and Haseeb Hameed on eight. They trail by 357.

England, who surrendered the Ashes inside 12 days and have yet to pass 300 in the series, will hope to stop Australia going 40 up in the series on Sunday’s inal day. (Agencies)

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