England won the fifth Ashes Test in dramatic fashion, securing a 2-2 draw and denying Australia their first away series win since 2001.Stuart Broad was the hero in his final Test before retiring, taking the final two wickets to cap off his career in style.
After a century stand from openers David Warner and Usman Khawaja was back up by a flow of runs from Steve Smith and Travis Head, Australia looked set to pull off an unlikely chase of 384 on the final day at the Oval.
Following a brief rain delay following lunch, Chris Woakes and Moeen Ali ripped through the Australian middle order, setting up Broad’s fairy tale finish.Alex Carey and Todd Murphy provided late resistance before Broad dispatched them both with flawless away swingers.
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England Balancing Legacy and Victory
England captain Ben Stokes has insisted that his team’s legacy is just as important as winning the Ashes after rain ruined the hosts’ chances of tying the series, resulting in Australia keeping the urn until at least 2025. Rain fell steadily on the final day of the fourth Test at Old Trafford yesterday, as England hoped to chase five wickets, tie the Ashes at 2-2, and head to the Oval later this week looking for a historic series win over the Baggy Greens.
“We want to finish the Test match summer with a win,” Stokes said yesterday. “The reward for your work isn’t what you get, it’s what you become.””We’ve become a team that has been so incredibly well follow, and we will live on in the memories of those who have watched us for a long time.”Tired bodies need to be assess for fitness before the short Oval period..”
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