Ashes 2023, ENG vs AUS 5th Test Day 5 Highlights: England beat Australia by 49 runs in Stuart Broad's final match
Ashes 2023, England vs Australia 5th Test Day 5 Highlights: England (283 & 395) beat Australia (295 & 334) by 49 runs in 5th Test, series ends in 2-2 draw

Ashes 2023, England vs Australia 5th Test Day 5 Highlights: England ran riot in the final session on Day 5 as the hosts defeated Australia by 49 runs in the fifth and final Test at Kennington Oval in London. Stuart Broad, who was playing his final Test, scalped two wickets as Australia's second innings got folded for 334 in the 384-run chase. The result also saw England finish Ashes 2023 with a 2-2 scoreline, with Australia winning the opening two Tests. The day started with Chris Woakes removing both the Australian openers – David Warner and Usman Khawaja – who stitched a 140-run opening stand. Mark Wood then got rid of Marnus Labuschagne for 13, reducing England to 169/3. The pair of Steve Smith and Travis Head then stitched a perfect rescue act adding 95 runs for the fourth wicket. However, England dictated the proceedings in the final session, which got underway after a rain delay. Woakes was once again the enforcer and Moeen Ali gave him good support from the other end as Australia lost four wickets in the span of 11 runs. Woakes finished the innings with four wickets, while Moeen chipped in with three scalps.
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Stuart Broad picks the final wicket, which will also be his final Test wicket, as Australian second innings is folded for 334. Carey is the final batter to be dismissed, who is caught-behind for 28.
With this England win the Test by 49 runs and the 2023 Ashes ends with 2-2 scoreline.
ENG vs AUS Live score: Almost
Stuart Broad almost picks his second wicket as he gets an outside edge off Alex Carey's bat but Zak Crawley fails to hold on to the ball at slips. AUS: 330/9, need 54 runs to win
ENG vs AUS Live score: Wicket
Stuart Broad, who is playing his final Test, picks his first wicket in second innings. He drops it at length and it takes the outside edge of Todd Murphy's bat before settling in Jonny Bairstow's gloves. The tailender falls for 18.
AUS: 330/9, need 54 runs to win
ENG vs AUS Live score: Murphy, Carey keep scoreboard ticking
Murphy and Carey keep the scoreboard ticking as Australia move to 315/8. They need another 69 more to win.
ENG vs AUS Live score: Todd Murphy hits a four
Stuart Broad drops it full, on Todd Murphy's legs and he lofts it towards mid-wicket for a boundary.
Moeen Ali continues from the other end and he bowls a maiden over. AUS: 306/8, need 78 runs to win
ENG vs AUS Live score: AUS reach 300
Todd Murphy and Alex Carey drags Australia's total to 300/8. They need another 84 to win but it looks very demanding at the moment.
ENG vs AUS Live score: Cummins falls for 9
Carey and Cummins show some resistance but it soon comes to an end as Pat Cummins falls for 9. He tries to play a short delivery towards square leg but the ball hits his pads and skies up in the air, which is collected by Ben Stokes at leg slips. AUS: 294/8, need 90 runs to win
ENG vs AUS Live score: AUS need 100 runs to win
The contest have swung into England's favour as Alex Carey along with his skipper Pat Cummins try to stitch a rescue act. AUS: 284/7, need 100 runs to win
ENG vs AUS Live score: England on fire
England are on a rampage at the moment as Chris Woakes gets rid of Mitchell Starc, who is caught by Zak Crawley at slip, for 0. AUS: 277/7, need 107 runs to win
ENG vs AUS Live score: Another one bites the dust
Another one bites the dust as England scalp three wickets in quick succession.
Mitchell Marsh falls for 6(9) after he gets an inside edge off Moeen Ali's bowling, which is brilliantly caught by Jonny Bairstow. AUS: 274/6, need 110 runs to win
ENG vs AUS Live score: England are back in the contest
England are back in the contest as Chris Woakes packs Steve Smith for 54. The batter is caught at the slip cordon by Zak Crawley.
Meanwhile, Australia have lost half their side and need another 110 to win.
ENG vs AUS Live score: Smith slams 50, Moeen gets rid of Travis Head
Steve Smith completes his half-century after nudging the ball for a single against Moeen Ali. The spinner then breaks the 90-plus stand between Smith and Travis Head in the very next ball. Head gets an outside edge, which settles in Zak Crawley's hands at slip, he falls for 43.
Mitchell Marsh is the new batter in and he opens his account with a four. AUS: 269-4
ENG vs AUS Live score: Beautiful drive by Smith
A good length ball by Woakes, wide of the off stump and Smith drives it towards covers for a boundary. AUS: 262/3, need 122 runs to win
ENG vs AUS Live score: Not 52, but 47 overs will be bowled in final session
No boundaries as five runs come in the last two overs. Meanwhile, the partnership between Smith and Head extends to 87. AUS: 256/3.
Also an important update as 47 overs will be bowled in the final session.
ENG vs AUS Live score: Australia cross 250
A good over by Chris Woakes as the ball beats the outside edge of both Head and Smith on few occasions.
He, however, bowls it full in the final ball, which is struck well by Travis Head and the ball rolls past Moeen Ali for a four towards long on region. AUS: 251-3, need 133 runs to win
ENG vs AUS Live score: Expensive by Moeen
Moeen Ali starts the fresh session with an eight-run over. AUS move to 246/3, while Woakes continues from the other end.
ENG vs AUS Live score: Play resumes
The players are back on the field and Chris Woakes opens the attack after the rain stoppage.
It's a maiden over to start with and the fourth delivery, nearly results in caught-behind. Late swing as the ball moves away from Smith as he tried to defend it with a straight bat. AUS: 238/3
ENG vs AUS Live score: 52 overs to be bowled
As per Cricbuzz, a total 52 more overs will be bowled in the day.
ENG vs AUS Live score: Action to resume soon
The inspection is been done and play will resume at 16:20 local time.
The conditions look better and all the covers have been removed.
ENG vs AUS Live score: Pitch inspection
There will be a pitch inspection at 4:00pm local time.
ENG vs AUS Live score: Early tea
As per inputs, the rain has stopped and early tea has been taken.
ENG vs AUS Live score: Rain stops play
The players are walking out in the middle to resume the action.
However, right before we could move ahead with the action umpires ask the players to walk back to the dressing room due to a light drizzle.
Covers are on and there is another delay after a late start in the opening session.
ENG vs AUS Live score: Lucky reprieve for Smith and Lunch
There's a bit of drama in the middle. Moeen Ali manages to brush Steve Smith's glove and the ball is collected by Ben Stokes at leg slip. However, he drops the ball after his hand hits the leg upon landing.
Steve Smith should consider himself lucky as he is dropped on 39.
Smith then completes the over with a single. Australia reach 238/3 at Lunch, with Smith batting on 40, while his partner Travis Head playing on 31.
Australia need another 146 runs to win.
ENG vs AUS Live score: Australia need 147 more runs to win
Steve Smith hits Moeen Ali for a boundary, and then Mark Wood concedes one run in the next over. AUS: 237/3, need 147 more runs to win.
ENG vs AUS Live score: Smith hits a four
Easy work as Steve Smith drives a full delivery pitched outside off by Mark Wood for a boundary. He is batting on 33 and has stitched a 62-run stand with Travis Head. AUS 231-3



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