ENG vs AUS Highlights: WTC winners Australia toppled yet another challenge as they defeated England in the first Ashes Test on June 20. For Australia, Usman Khawaja was the highest run-getter in the second innings. However, the real credit should be given to skipper Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon showed great character with the bat as the Aussies completed a stunning victory over the Three Lions.
ENG vs AUS 1st Test set for thrilling finish, Australia need 174, England need 7 wickets on Day 5
Session Breakdown of Day 5:
Session 1: Washed out due to rain
Session 2: 29 Overs | 76 Runs | 2 Wickets
Session 3: 33.3 Overs | 99 Runs | 3 Wickets
An excellent half century from Usman Khawaja and the batting efforts from the tail comprising of Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon, which persisted for 55 runs adding the winning runs has ensured that the England-Australia rivalry known as the Ashes remains the pinnacle of world cricket as the greatest competition in the cricketing universe.
Both England and Australia meet again on June 28 for the second Ashes Test. The visitors will desperately try to hold on their lead in the series. On the other hand, the Three Lions will hope for a comeback in the second game.
ENG vs AUS 1st Ashes Test: Playing XIs
England: Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jonny Bairstow (wk), Moeen Ali, Stuart Broad, Ollie Robinson, James Anderson
Australia: David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood, Scott Boland
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