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Ben Stokes Vindicated As 'BazBall' Pays Off In Ashes Thriller

England captain Ben Stokes stuck to his guns despite criticism of his fearless 'Bazball' approach and feels vindicated after his side levelled the Ashes series on a dramatic final day. Australia were well-placed at 264-3, chasing a mammoth 384 to win, and even had they come away with just a draw, that would have been enough to secure a 2-1 series success. But instead they suffered a dramatic collapse after a lengthy rain delay on the fifth day at The Oval.

Dream finish for Stuart Broad as England seal memorable win to draw Ashes series

Stuart Broad got the dream finish he wanted as England signed off a memorable Ashes summer in style, flooring Australia in an intoxicating finale at the Kia Oval to square the series 2-2.

Ashes: Were Umpires Right In Ruling Out Ben Stokes' Catch Of Steve Smith? ICC Makes Big Statement

Team England needed a crucial wicket on the last day of the last Ashes Test to contain Australia and believed they had Australia's star batter Steve Smith close to lunch on Day 5 but the batter was ruled not out. In the 66th over, Smith was batting on 39 and England captain Ben Stokes appeared to have caught the ball at leg gully as it popped off the batter's glove of Moeen Ali's loopy delivery. Umpire Joel Wilson said it was not out and Stokes went for review.

Watch: Ben Stokes Celebrates Too Early, Drops Steve Smith's Catch In Bizarre Fashion

Ben Stokes gave Australia's Steve Smith a potentially match-changing reprieve after early wickets revived England's hopes of a series-levelling win on the last day of the final Ashes Test at The Oval on Monday. Australia were 238-3 at lunch, needing 146 more runs to reach a mammoth target of 384 runs, with rain threatening to intervene. Smith, then on 39, gloved off-spinner Moeen Ali onto his thigh in the last over before lunch. The ball looped to England captain Stokes at leg gully, who grabbed it one-handed above his head. But as his arm came down, his hand clipped his leg and he dropped the ball. Star batsman Smith was initially given not out and an England review confirmed Stokes's error.

England vs Australia, 5th Ashes Test, Day 5, Live Score: Pat Cummins' Men Sense First Away Ashes Series Win Since 2001

ENG vs AUS, 5th Ashes Test, Day 5, Live Updates:Australia will resume the final day of the fifth Ashes Test against England from 135/0, in the chase of 384 runs at The Oval. Openers David Warner and Usman Khawaja will resume at their overnight scores of 58 and 69, respectively as Australia need 249 runs more to win on Monday. Earlier, England could only add six runs from their overnight score of 389/9 as they were bowled out for 395 in their second innings at The Oval. (Live Scorecard)

Ashes 5th Test, Weather Report: Will Rain Play Spoilsport On Day 5 At The Oval?

After a rain-curtailed fourth day, the ongoing fifth Ashes Test between England and Australia is set to reach its conclusion. Both the teams will be squaring off against each other on the final day on Monday with Australia needing 249 runs to win with 10 wickets in hand. After rain forced early stumps on Day 4, Australia's score read at 135/0 with openers Usman Khawaja (69*) and David Warner (58*) standing unbeaten at the crease. On Day 5, all eyes will be on the weather as the fourth Ashes Test also ended in a draw due to rain.

England bowling great Stuart Broad announces retirement from cricket after ‘a wonderful ride’

LONDON: England bowler Stuart Broad will retire from cricket following the Ashes.

Ashes: Ben Stokes Makes History, Surpasses Kevin Pietersen To Hit A New 'Most Sixes' Record

England skipper Ben Stokes made history on Saturday as he became the batter with the highest number of sixes during a single Ashes series against arch-rivals Australia. Stokes accomplished this during England's fifth and final Ashes Test at The Oval. In the second innings, he scored 42 off 67 balls. His knock consisted of three fours and a six. His runs came at a strike rate of 62.68. In the previous innings, he could score just three runs.

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Ben Stokes Vindicated As 'BazBall' Pays Off In Ashes Thriller

Dream finish for Stuart Broad as England seal memorable win to draw Ashes series

Ashes: Were Umpires Right In Ruling Out Ben Stokes' Catch Of Steve Smith? ICC Makes Big Statement

Watch: Ben Stokes Celebrates Too Early, Drops Steve Smith's Catch In Bizarre Fashion

England vs Australia, 5th Ashes Test, Day 5, Live Score: Pat Cummins' Men Sense First Away Ashes Series Win Since 2001

Ashes 5th Test, Weather Report: Will Rain Play Spoilsport On Day 5 At The Oval?

England bowling great Stuart Broad announces retirement from cricket after ‘a wonderful ride’

Ashes: Ben Stokes Makes History, Surpasses Kevin Pietersen To Hit A New 'Most Sixes' Record