Adelaide, Dec. 20 -- Nathan Lyon turned the tide decisively in Australia's favour on Day 4 of the third Test against England, producing a telling spell of off-spin that all but extinguished hopes of a dramatic chase and left the visitors needing an improbable 228 runs with only four wickets in hand at stumps.
While the day began with Australia building on their commanding position through Travis Head's monumental century, it was Lyon's intervention in the final session that truly defined the day's narrative.
As England showed signs of belief during their pursuit, the experienced off-spinner stepped in with trademark control, guile and accuracy to wrest momentum back for the hosts.
England's chase had gathered substance through Zak Crawle...