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Australia chases 281 to win the first Ashes Test on the final day
Both sides had clear routes to victory with 67 overs possible
Australia successfully chased 281 to win the first Ashes Test on the final day!
The visitors take a 1-0 lead in the series despite trailing for the majority of the game.
Tuesday, The fifth day of the first Ashes Test match between England and Australia was left on a knife edge.
Despite a delayed start after rain washed out the morning session at Edgbaston, the decisive final day delivered plenty of drama for the cricket fans.
Both sides had clear chances of victory with 67 overs possible, England set a target of another seven wickets, and Australia 174 runs on the final day.
Nathan Lyon and Pat Cummins with their 55 runs, 9th wicket partnership steered Australia to win the first test by two wickets!
Final Score Card:
England
393-8 dec & 273
1st Inns
Root 118* Bairstow 78
Lyon (4-149) Hazlewood (2-61)
2nd Inns
Root 46 Brook 46
Cummins (4-63) Lyon (4-80)
Australia
386 & 282-8
1st Inns
Khawaja 141 Carey 66
Robinson (3-55) Broad (3-68)
2nd Inns
Khawaja 65 Cummins 44*
Broad (3-64) Robinson (2-43)
