Ashes 2025-26 [WATCH]: Cameron Green takes down Jacob Bethell with a nasty bouncer on Day 4 of the SCG Test

Silence fell on the Sydney Cricket Ground on Day 4 of the fifth Ashes Test as Englandit’s the young sensation, Jacob Bethellwas felled by a vicious bouncer from the Australian all-rounder Cameron Green.

In a series that has seen its fair share of drama, the morning session of the Pink Test delivered perhaps the most emotional moment yet. As England fought to save the match, the confrontation between the imposing Green and the 22-year-old England batter turned hostile, reminding everyone of the brutal physical reality of Test cricket.

Cameron Green throws a heartbreaking bouncer to Jacob Bethell

The incident occurred in the 45th over of England’s second innings. Green, arriving from Paddington End, bent his back to extract an abrupt rebound from the deteriorating surface on Day 4.

The message was aimed directly at the body, rising abruptly to Bethell’s helmet. The young left-hander, who has been one of England’s few shining lights on this tour, attempted to come off the line but was beaten by the pace and size of the 6ft 6in Australian.

The ball slammed into the side of Bethell’s helmet with a sickening crack, the force of the impact knocking him off his feet and onto the SCG turf.

Here is the video:

Oh, that’s nasty! Jacob Bethell was rocked by this one from Cameron Green. #Ashes pic.twitter.com/pyuM3iaA5m

– cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 7, 2026

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Bethell continues to fight for England

The incident added a layer of fierce intensity to an already gripping competition. England began day four with a massive 183 after Australia posted a formidable 567 in their first innings, fueled by centuries from Steve Smith and Travis Head.

Bethell, batting number three, carries the weight of the inning on his shoulders. His battle against Green and Mitchell Starc promises to be the defining competition of the day. They reached 186/3 and lead Australia by 3 runs with Bethell unbeaten on 87.

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