Ben Stokes saved England from the loss. England were in a tight position after the fourth day's play. Finished the fourth day with 4 wickets for just 96 runs. If England's wicket fell on the start of the fifth day, then England would have had to face a sudden loss. From this position Ben Stokes pulls from the edge of the saddle. He scored 115 runs. Finished the second innings of England by 258 runs for 5 wickets. For Australia, Pete Cummins took 3 wickets and Peter Seeds took two wickets. He also scored 258 in his first innings. But England were all out in the first inning. England lead by 267 runs. Australia had to face a lot of trouble to bat the target of 267 runs. They lost 6 wickets for only 156 runs. Manus Lebuchang scored 59 runs and Travis Head scored 42 runs for the team.For England, Jafro Acher and Jack Leach took four wickets each. Australia's fate is good that the fifth day of play ends. The fifth day of this Test saw England turn their game around. The first four days remain in Australia's favor. But on the fifth day, the game turned to England. In the end, the team has to leave the field with a draw.
Australia won the toss and decided to take the ball first.
Score: England - 258 , 258/5 .
Australia - 250 , 156/6 .
Ben Stokes becomes the best player of the match.
Australia are still 3-1 in the 3-match Test series due to this match. Australia won the first Test of the series.
In Australia, ashes are the most widely regarded Test series in the world. The honor of the team that wins this series is a little higher. That's why two teams plays desperately to win this series. It is a fight of dignity for them.
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