Smith leads Australia revival in fifth Ashes Test
Steve Smith's 71 helped Australia recover from a batting collapse as the tourists frustrated England by establishing a first-innings lead in the fifth and final Ashes Test at The Oval on Friday.
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England vs Australia, 5th Ashes Test, Day 2 Live Score: Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne Eye Steady Start For Australia
ENG vs AUS, 5th Ashes Test, Day 2 Live Updates: Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne aim to keep one-down Australia going against England in the fifth and final Ashes Test. On the other hand, England eye early wickets. Australia resumed at 61 for 1, trailing England by 222 runs. Earlier, Harry Brook's quickfire 85 was the centrepiece of England's 283 all out, although he should have been dismissed for five on a day where Australia, unusually, dropped five catches.(Live Scorecard)
England vs Australia, 5th Ashes Test, Day 1, Live Score Updates: Australia Win toss, Opt To Bowl vs England
ENG vs AUS, 5th Ashes Test, Day 1, Live Updates:Australia skipper Pat Cummins won the toss and opted to bowl against England in the fifth and final Test of the ongoing Ashes series at The Oval. After the fourth Test ended in a draw due to rain, Australia retained the Ashes series with a 2-1 lead. Nevertheless, a win for England at The Oval would deny Australia their first away Ashes series victory since 2001. It will be interesting to see whether the Ben Stokes-led side will prevail over Pat Cummins and his men. (Live Scorecard)
England name unchanged team for final Ashes test
England have named an unchanged team for the fifth and final Ashes test against Australia at The Oval from July 27-31, the English Cricket Board (ECB) said on Wednesday.
England vs Australia, 4th Ashes Test, Day 4, Live Score Updates: Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh Key For 4-Down Australia
ENG vs AUS, 4th Ashes Test, Day 4, Live Updates:Australia will begin the Day 4 of the ongoing fourth Ashes Test against England from 113/4. Currently, Marnus Labuschagne (44*) and Mitchell Marsh (1*) are standing unbeaten at the crease as Australia trail by 162 runs. Earlier on Day 3, Mark Wood took three wickets while Chris Woakes scalped one to keep England on top. Zak Crawley scored 189 and Jonny Bairstow hit an unbeaten 99 as England posted 592 all out, taking a first innings lead of 275 runs over Australia. Josh Hazlewood was the pick of the bowlers for the guests with figures of 5 for 126. (Live Scorecard)
England vs Australia, 4th Ashes Test, Day 3: Mark Wood Strikes After Jonny Bairstow Runs Riot
Fast bowler Mark Wood took three wickets after Jonny Bairstow pulverised Australia with a thrilling 99 not out as England strengthened their grip on a must-win fourth Test at Old Trafford on Friday. Australia were 113-4 in their second innings at stumps on the third day, still 162 runs behind England's huge first-innings 592. Durham express quick Wood had stumps figures of 3-17 from just seven overs, a return that included the 100th Test wicket of his injury-blighted career. England, at 2-1 down with two to play, have to win in Manchester if they are to stand a chance of regaining the Ashes. Wicketkeeper Bairstow followed his blistering 81 ball-assault on Australia's bowlers, which included 10 fours and four sixes, by holding a routine edge off Wood as Australia lost Usman Khawaja early in their innings.
Ali strikes to remove dangerman Labuschagne to boost England hopes
MANCHESTER, England :England spinner Moeen Ali struck late in the afternoon session to remove Marnus Labuschagne and leave Australia on 187-4 at tea on day one of the fourth Ashes test on Wednesday, ensuring another tantalising clash is finely poised.
England vs Australia, 4th Ashes Test, Day 1 Live Score: James Anderson Returns To XI As England Opt To Bowl First
ENG vs AUS, 4th Ashes Test Live: James Anderson returns to the England side as the hosts look to level the series against Australia with a win in the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford in Manchester. Ollie Robinson makes way in the only change from the side that won the third Test to reduce Australia's series lead to 2-1 with two to play. Meanwhile, David Warner has kept his place in Australia's XI despite the opener's ongoing struggles against England paceman Stuart Broad. Josh Hazlewood returns to the side, with spinner Todd Murphy dropped. (Live Scorecard)