 Day Four

The last England pair continued to frustrate the Australian bowlers for the first few overs of day four, adding an extra 9 runs for the last wicket, but eventually Malcolm was out caught behind off Merv Hughes for 9, and England's first innings came to a close for 255 in 76.5 overs.Still 347 behind the Australian total, Border had no hesitation in making England follow on.Captain Gower decided that a captain's innings leading from the front was necessary, and promoted himself to number one in the order.