The Ashes: Ben Stokes heroics come up short as Australia win Lord's Test to takes control of series with England

A heroic effort from England captain Ben Stokes came up short as Australia won a thrilling Test at Lord’s to take a 2-0 Ashes lead. There appeared to be little chance for England when they started the final day needing 257 to pull off an unlikely win. Ad Stokes took the fight to Australia and made a brilliant 155 to seemingly turn the match in England’s favour, but his departure allowed the tourists to blast out the tail and claim the win.

CricketAll to play for on final day of Lord's Test as England and Australia trade blows21 HOURS AGO England made a fine start to the day’s play, with Stokes and Ben Duckett batting without trouble. But Australia removed Duckett with a clever passage of play, as Alex Carey stood down the leg side behind the stumps and Josh Hazlewood found an excellent ball which the England opener edged behind to the wicketkeeper. Jonny Bairstow came in and looked good, but he departed in controversial circumstances.

All to play for on final day of Lord's Test as England and Australia trade blows England facing big chase in second Test after Australia dominate third day England bounce back on day two at Lord’s as Australia lose Lyon to injury After ducking a short ball, Bairstow wandered out of his crease and Carey threw down the stumps. Bairstow seemingly thought the ball was dead, but it was alive as Carey — who had seen the England man wander out of his crease for the previous two balls — legitimately threw down the stumps. England were not happy and Stuart Broad, who came out to replace Bairstow, had angry exchanges with a number of fielders — but it was a legitimate dismissal.