ENG vs AUS, 1st Ashes Test, Day 5 Highlights:
Australia has secured a magnificent victory against England in a thrilling match that went down to the wire, in the 1st Ashes Test at Edgbaston, Birmingham. The match was a closely contested affair, with both teams giving their all on the field. However, it was Australia who emerged the victors, defeating their English counterparts by two wickets.
Usman Khawaja was instrumental in Australia’s victory, anchoring their innings with a fighting knock of 65 runs. He displayed great resilience and determination, which was crucial in steering his team towards victory. Pat Cummins also played a significant role, scoring an unbeaten 44 runs, which proved to be crucial in the end.
In the final innings, Australia needed 281 runs to win, with 174 runs required on Day 5. Rain disrupted the first session, and the match hung in balance with Australia’s score at 183 for 5 during Tea. However, the Cummins-led side dominated the third session and won the game in a nail-biting finish.
MATCH NOTES:
9th wkt Partnership: 50 off 65 balls between P Cummins (32) and N Lyon (16)
New ball taken at 85.1 overs
Australia 250/8 in 83.4 overs
Drinks – Australia 230/8 in 82.0 overs
Australia 200/6 in 67.4 overs
Tea – Australia 183/5 in 59.0 overs
UKhawaja 14th Test Fifty: 50 runs in 143 balls (7×4) (0x6)
Australia 150/5 in 47.3 overs
Drinks – Australia 128/4 in 43.0 overs
Lunch – Australia 107/3 in 30.0 overs
