Ashes 2013-14: Australia v England, fourth Test, day four – in pictures
Chris Rogers (pictured) and David Warner begin the day at the crease for Australia, who are chasing 231 runs to seal a fourth successive Test victory over England following the tourists' dismal display with the bat during their second inningsPhotograph: Gareth Copley/Getty ImagesEngland's Stuart Broad yells out after Rogers edges behind. The catch should have been taken by the wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow, however first slip Alastair Cook is forced to dive for the ball when Bairstow leaves it but he can not cling onPhotograph: Andy Brownbill/APEngland's captain Cook drops a simpler catch at slip two overs later, allowing Warner off the hookPhotograph: David Gray/Reuters
Finally, Warner is dismissed for 25. Jonny Bairstow takes the catch off Ben Stokes' delivery leaving Australia on 64-1 Photograph: Jason O'Brien/Action ImagesShane Watson top-edges the ball over Bairstow on his way to a half-centuryPhotograph: Michael Dodge/Getty ImagesTo make matters worse, Chris Rogers scores a centuryPhotograph: Anthony Devlin/PAThe Aussies are enjoying thisPhotograph: David Gray/ReutersWith Rogers having been removed by Monty Panesar on 116, Michael Clarke has entered the fray alongside Watson ... and the runs keep on comingPhotograph: William West/AFP/Getty ImagesAs Australia approach their target, things are getting desperate for England. Here, James Anderson tumbles in the outfieldPhotograph: Scott Barbour/Getty ImagesThe final blow is struck by Watson, who drills one to the boundary before celebrating with his captain ClarkePhotograph: Mal Fairclough/AFP/Getty ImagesFrankly, it was little more than a formality. And so we see the familiar sight of recent weeks: England applauding Australia off the pitchPhotograph: Gareth Copley/Getty ImagesCook's face speaks volumes. If England lose the fifth and final Test, will his head roll?Photograph: Jason O'Brien/Action Images
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