In a thrilling finale at The Oval, England secured a 49-run victory against Australia to level the Ashes series at 2-2. The match’s final session proved to be the turning point, with Chris Woakes and Moeen Ali spearheading a collapse in Australia’s batting lineup. Despite a strong partnership between Steve Smith and Travis Head, England’s bowlers struck back, triggering a flurry of wickets. Stuart Broad, in his farewell Test, reached an impressive milestone of 604 wickets as he claimed the last two dismissals.
Earlier in the Test, England’s counter-attacking innings, led by Harry Brook, Woakes, and Wood, helped them post 283 in the first innings. Australia responded with a century opening stand before England’s strong batting performance in the second innings, featuring Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, and Zak Crawley, set a challenging target for the visitors.
The closely-fought Ashes series provided an exciting spectacle for cricket fans worldwide, ending on a high note with England’s dramatic victory at The Oval.