Australia edge ahead after hectic opening day of fifth Ashes Test

England's Harry Brook fell short of a maiden Test century against Australia as the tourists had the better of the opening day of the fifth and final Ashes clash at The Oval on Thursday.

Brook's 85 was the centrepiece of England's 283 all out, although he should have been dismissed for five on a day where Australia dropped five catches.

But Australia, after captain Pat Cummins won his first toss of the series and sent England into bat in overcast conditions, then lost just one wicket under the floodlights to be 61-1 at the close - a deficit of 222.

Usman Khawaja was 26 not out and Marnus Labuschagne, fresh from his hundred in last week's rain-marred drawn third Test at Old Trafford, unbeaten on two.

Australia, as the holders, have already retained the Ashes at 2-1 up. But if they avoid defeat at The Oval they will secure a first Ashes series win in England in 22 years.

Following England's latest display of aggressive 'Bazball' batting, Australia, who last month defeated India in the World Test Championship final at The Oval, started their reply in more orthodox fashion.

Dropped on 5️⃣Gone on to 5️⃣0️⃣Keep pushing, Brooky