First Ashes Test goes down to the wire as cool Cummins bats Australia to 2-wicket win over England
Australia beat England by two wickets to win a thrilling first Ashes Test at Edgbaston on Tuesday.
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Watch: Moeen Ali Produces Brilliant Delivery To Dismiss Travis Head In 1st Ashes Test
Moeen Ali provided the crucial breakthrough for England on Day 5 of the first Ashes Test against Australia as he produced a brilliant delivery to dismiss Travis Head. Head was looking slightly uncomfortable during his knock and it was an impressive ball from Moeen which ended his innings. The delivery pitched on middle stump and instead of turning, it kept its line. The batter was surprised by the lack of movement and he ended up edging it straight to Joe Root at first slip.
Virat Kohli Comes Up With Special Post On Completing 12 Years In Test Cricket
Virat Kohli came up with a special message for all his fans as the star India batter completed 12 years in Test cricket on Tuesday. The former India skipper made his debut in the longest format of cricket against West Indies at Sabina Park on Jun 20, 2011 and since then, he has scored 8479 runs in 109 matches. Kohli currently has 28 half-centuries and 28 centuries in Test cricket with his highest score of 254 coming against South Africa. Kohli took to Twitter to post a picture of his batting in Test matches along with the caption – “12 years in test cricket today. Forever grateful”.
"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.
Joe Root Surpasses Sachin Tendulkar And Virat Kohli For Unique Feat In Test Cricket
England star batter Joe Root continues to rule the roost in Test cricket. He was impressive with the bat during the first Ashes Test against Australia at Edgbaston, Birmingham. The right-handed star batter brought up his 30th Test century that powered England to a huge score in the first innings and followed it up with a 46-run knock to help his side post a respectable total on the board. Such is the form of Root that even his dismissal on Monday saw him achieving a unique Test feat. During the process, he also surpassed the likes of Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar.
Watch: On This Day, Virat Kohli Made His Test Debut. Here's What Happened
It was on June 20, 2011, when former India skipper Virat Kohli made his debut in the Test format of the game. He made his debut against West Indies in Kingston, Jamaica. The right-handed batsman did not have a good show with the bat in his first Test as he just managed to score 19 runs in the entire match. In the first innings, he just managed to score four runs. Kohli came into bat at number five position and he was sent back to the pavilion by Fidel Edwards. In the second innings, the right-handed Kohli scored 15 runs from 54 balls and was eventually dismissed by Fidel Edwards again.
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)
Shaheen Afridi Attends Australia vs England Ashes Test At Edgbaston, Photo Goes Viral
With England hoping to reclaim the Ashes from Australia, the support has been excellent from the fans for the home side in the ongoing first Test at Edgbaston. Fans have gathered in huge numbers to support the Ben Stokes-led side, who last won the Ashes back in 2015. Speaking of the crowd, Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi was in attendance at Edgbaston on Day 4. He is currently in England to represent Nottinghamshire in the T20 Blast.