Day 5 | Match Ended
ENG：325&327 (81.3) VS AUS 416&279
Australia beat England by 43 runs
ENG vs AUS, 2nd Ashes Test, Day 5 Highlights:
Australia claimed a victory over England by 43 runs in the 2nd Ashes Test at Lord’s, London, extending their lead to 2-0 in the five-match series. Despite an impressive century by Ben Stokes, England was bowled out for 327 runs in their pursuit of 371 runs in the fourth innings on the final day. After Stokes’ dismissal, England lost their momentum and failed to recover, resulting in their defeat. Stokes’ fighting knock of 155 off 214 balls kept England in the game, but Australia quickly regained their dominance after his departure. England needed 257 runs on the final day with six wickets in hand, but they lost their way after Stokes’ wicket fell.
MATCH NOTES:
Referral 3 (78.5 ovs): AUS against J Anderson (Caught) Unsuccessful (ENG: 3,AUS:2）
England 300/6 in 71.4 overs
Drinks: England 299/6 in 71.0 overs
B Stokes 151 runs in 197 balls (9×4) (9×6)
Tth wkt Partnership: 100 off 93 balls between B Stokes (86) and S Broad (11)
England 250/6 in 58.1 overs
B Stokes dropped on 114 by S Smith in 57.4 overs
Lunch: England 243/6 in 57.0 overs
Tth wkt Partnership:50 off 29 balls between B Stokes (46) and S Broad (1)
B Stokes 13th Test hundred: 100 runs in 142 balls (8×4) (4×6)
B Stokes dropped on 77 by P Cummins in 54.1 overs
England 200/6 in 53.2 overs
Drinks: England 177/4 in 45.0 overs
B Stokes Test fifty: 50 runs in 9g balls (4×4) (1×6)
England 150/4 in 40.0 overs
5th wkt Partnership: 102 off 157 balls between B Duckett (51) and B Stokes (46)
Referral 2 (37.4 ovs): B Stokes against AUs (LBW) Successful (ENG: 3, AUS: 3)
