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"Losing Sucks": Devastated Ben Stokes Reacts To Edgbaston Defeat

Ben Stokes said he felt "devastated" by England's dramatic two-wicket defeat in the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston but insisted his aggressive approach could yet secure a series win over Australia. An unbroken ninth-wicket stand of 55 between Australia captain Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon on Tuesday's final day proved decisive in a see-saw contest as the tourists chased down a target of 281. This was just England's third defeat in 14 Tests since captain Stokes joined forces with coach Brendon McCullum last year.

"A Captain's Dream": Australia Skipper Pat Cummins Praises His "Superstar" Player

Australia Test skipper Pat Cummins heaped praise on his teammate Nathan Lyon after their triumph in the first Test match of the Ashes 2023 series on Tuesday at Edgbaston. Cummins lauded Lyon for his performance and labeled him as a 'captain's dream'. "He's huge, both innings he is putting down one end. He is an absolute superstar, he is calm and goes about his work. He is a captain's dream," Cummins said in the post-match presentation. When Cummins stepped out to the crease his team was only three wickets away from losing the game, and victory was still quite far from their grasp.

WATCH | Stokes 'devastated' by defeat in Ashes opener, but has no regrets over 'Bazball'

Ben Stokes said he felt "devastated" by England's dramatic two-wicket defeat in the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston but insisted his aggressive approach could yet secure a series win over Australia.

"This Is The Way...": Ben Stokes' Bazball Declaration After Defeat In First Ashes Test

The Ashes 2023 opener turned out to be a sporting spectacle, with Australia and England producing a Test match that is likely to be remembered for ages. In the end it was the touring side that clinched the win by 2 wickets, playing by their pace and momentum, prompting discussions over the longevity of 'Bazball'. However, England skipper Ben Stokes refused to give up on the style of play that his team has adopted, suggesting the Three Lions plan to continue playing the same way despite the defeat in the Edgbaston encounter.

England vs Australia, 1st Ashes Test: Usman Khawaja, Pat Cummins Star As Australia Edge Past England By 2 Wickets

Australia beat England by two wickets to win a thrilling first Ashes Test at Edgbaston on Tuesday. Australia were struggling at 227-8, still 54 runs shy of a victory target of 281, when skipper Pat Cummins was joined in the middle by tailender Nathan Lyon. But the pair's unbroken stand of 55 saw Ashes holders Australia home, with Cummins hitting the winning boundary to finish on 44 not out after opener Usman Khawaja had made a painstaking 65 to follow his first-innings 141. Lyon was unbeaten on 16, with Australia now 1-0 up in this five-match series as they bid for a first Ashes campaign triumph on English soil in 22 years.

"Whoever Wins This Test Will...": Ex-England Skipper's Bold Prediction On Ashes

The ongoing first Ashes Test between England and Australia is becoming more fierce with every passing day. As the match has reached it's Day 5 with Australia needing 174 runs to win, former England captain Michael Vaughan made a bold prediction about the five-match series. Australia lost three wickets in the form of David Warner, Steve Smith, and Marnus Labuschagne on Day 4 and currently have opener Usman Khawaja and nightwatchman Scott Boland standing unbeaten at the crease. Vaughan stated that the winner of the first Test at Edgabaston will eventually claim the series.

England vs Australia, 1st Ashes Test, Day 5, Live Score Updates: Usman Khawaja Key As Australia Chase 281-run Target

ENG vs AUS, 1st Ashes Test, Day 5, Live:Australia will begin the fifth and final day of the ongoing first Ashes Test against England from 107/3, with Usman Khawaja (34*) and Scott Boland (13*) standing unbeaten at the crease. The visitors need 174 runs to win on the final day with seven wickets in hand. Australia were making steady progress at 78-1 in pursuit of a victory target of 281 when Stuart Broad removed both Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith -- the world's two top-ranked Test batsmen -- to leave the Ashes holders 89-3. (Live Scorecard)

On Ben Stokes' "Umbrella Field" For Usman Khawaja, Ricky Ponting's Reaction Says It All

The first Ashes Test between Australia and England is off to a flier, with every single day of the Edgbaston encounter unfolding new incidents to talk about. England skipper Ben Stokes' 'umbrella-like' field to pile the pressure on Australia batter Usman Khawaja became a huge talking-point on social media. As fans and multiple former cricketers hailed Stokes' captaincy, Australia great Ricky Ponting also gave a million-dollar reaction to Stokes' tactical decision, admitted that he had never seen anything like that before.

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"Losing Sucks": Devastated Ben Stokes Reacts To Edgbaston Defeat

"A Captain's Dream": Australia Skipper Pat Cummins Praises His "Superstar" Player

WATCH | Stokes 'devastated' by defeat in Ashes opener, but has no regrets over 'Bazball'

"This Is The Way...": Ben Stokes' Bazball Declaration After Defeat In First Ashes Test

England vs Australia, 1st Ashes Test: Usman Khawaja, Pat Cummins Star As Australia Edge Past England By 2 Wickets

"Whoever Wins This Test Will...": Ex-England Skipper's Bold Prediction On Ashes

England vs Australia, 1st Ashes Test, Day 5, Live Score Updates: Usman Khawaja Key As Australia Chase 281-run Target

On Ben Stokes' "Umbrella Field" For Usman Khawaja, Ricky Ponting's Reaction Says It All