Australia won by 2 wickets in Ashes-Test: Cummins-Lyon added 55 runs for the 9th wicket

In a thrilling match, Australia defeated England by two wickets in the first Test of the Ashes series. Australia needed 174 runs on the final day of the Birmingham Test to win by 281 runs. The team lost 8 wickets in the second innings while chasing the target

Pat Cummins, Australia’s captain, hit the game-winning shot. He also shared a 55-run stand with Nathan Lyon for the ninth wicket. The player of the match was Australian opener Usman Khawaja, who scored 141 in the first innings and 65 in the second.

On day 5, England needed 7 wickets.

At the end of the fourth day, Australia had amassed 107 runs while losing three wickets. Due to rain, the first session’s game could not be played on the final day of the competition. Australia had to score 174 runs in 67 overs over the course of the game’s final two sessions, despite having only 7 wickets in hand.

7 team wickets were taken for 209 runs, after which Alex Carey remained at the wicket alongside the team’s captain Pat Cummins as he batted. Carey, however, was also ejected for 227 runs. Here, Cummins and Nathan Lyon put together a 55-run stand-alone partnership for the ninth wicket in just 72 balls, giving the team a thrilling two-wicket victory.

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settled accounts from 18 years ago

At the Birmingham stadium, the Australia team also met its biggest goal. The team had previously pursued the largest target of 120 against England in this location in 1993. Australia also atoned for its loss to England on the same pitch 18 years prior with this triumph. Australia fell short in a tight game during the 2005 Ashes series, losing by 2 runs while attempting to reach a 282-run target.

Australia lost three wickets in 30 overs on the fourth day as the wickets kept falling, but Captain Cummins came to the rescue. Due to rain, the first session could not be played on the final day. On the fifth day, the play began right after the second session. The innings was advanced by Scott Boland and Usman Khawaja. Scott Boland was removed by Stuart Broad for 20 runs in the 37th over.

Australia’s batsmen failed to survive after Boland was taken out for a wicket. In addition to Khawaja, Travis Head (16), Cameron Green (28), and Alex Carey (28) were all out for 65 runs. The team needed 72 runs when captain Pat Cummins entered the game. With only two wickets remaining after Carey was dismissed, the team needed to score 55 runs in 17 overs.

Cummins and lower-order batsman Nathan Lyon shared a 72-ball 55-run partnership before Cummins hit Robinson for a four in the direction of third man to secure the victory. Lyon scored 16 off 28 balls, and Cummins returned unblemished after scoring 44 off 73 balls.

On the fourth day, England was reduced to 273 points.

After the second innings had ended with a score of 28/2 on the fourth day, England began to play. The fourth day was launched by Joe Root (0) and Ollie Pop (0). The day began with England receiving their first blow in the form of a pop. By scoring 14 runs, Ollie Pop turned Australia captain Pat Cummins into a victim. He was bowled by Cummins. Nathan Lyon then dismissed Root, dealing England a fourth blow.

Using a ball from Lion, Root scored 46 runs before being caught by wicketkeeper Alex Carey. England received the fourth blow for 129 runs in this manner. Root was also seen playing some odd shots during this. On the reverse scoop shot, he scored a six. The viewers of this shot, including the commentators and the spectators, were taken aback.

Lion also dealt England its fifth blow. At a score of 46 runs, he defeated Marnus Labushen’s attempt to catch Harry Brook. Then, Johnny Bairstow (20) and Allie Robinson (27) were both dismissed by Lion.

Australian captain Pat Cummins dismissed Ben Stokes (43), the English captain. Josh Hazlewood’s 19-year-old victim was Moin Ali. James Anderson (12) was the final wicket to be removed. He was shown the way to the pavilion by Cummins. Australia received a target of 281 runs after England was all out for 273 just before the T-break.

Broad eliminated Smith-Labushen from the game.

Australia suffered its first setback while attempting to reach the 281-run target thanks to David Warner. Warner scored 36 runs before being struck out by Olly Robinson. Stuart Broad of England then claimed two wickets in the 22nd and 26th overs. Marnus Labushen was the first to be removed after scoring 13 runs. After scoring six runs, Steve Smith then went back to the pavilion.