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Australia batted brilliantly with signs of victory on the fifth day, their batting line was very good. The four batsmen in their first sari played very well, especially the opening pair of Warner and Khawaja. Warner scored 60 off 106 balls and Khawaja scored 72 off 145 balls. After these two players Warner and Khawaja were out, Steven Smith and Head were able to take the lead of the Australian team very well. I would say luck was not with Australia because actually bad luck for Australia due to some rain interruptions in their game, before the rain started Australia team had collected 210 runs losing only three wickets. Australia lost back-to-back wickets when the rain came to an end and their score is now 294, having lost eight wickets. Australia has only two wickets in hand, the match will be very difficult for Australia. England are bowling very well, now they will try to take the wicket of Australia, England is very close to victory.
Just put the cricket back on, wow what a collapse by AUS.
ENG only need 2 wickets to win, AUS need 90 runs to win.
AUS 294-8
ENG only need 2 wickets to win, AUS need 90 runs to win.
AUS 294-8
Australia put in a great batting performance today and there is no doubt that they will reach the target set by England. The match is currently suspended due to rain, play will be suspended until the rain ends. On the fifth day, Australia put in a good batting performance towards their win but England have yet to perform as well as Australia. So far Australia have scored 238 runs for the loss of 3 wickets and they are showing a great game today. Still Australia have enough wickets and not too many runs to reach their target of victory, 146 runs will help them to reach the target of victory. At the moment two Australian batsmen Travis Head and Steven Smith are batting well, surely they will score runs for the team brilliantly.
Like previous days, the match is being delayed due to rain again today. The match was completely controlled by Australia. But due to rain, maybe the match will be a draw now.
Australia lost only 3 wickets. And the team managed to collect 238 runs. Australia needed only 146 runs to win. As Australia lost just three wickets. So the match was completely under the control of the Australian batsmen. I am not satisfied with the performance of England's bowlers. They are not able to bowl well. However, the match is most likely to be a draw. And if the match is drawn, the series will be won by Australia 2-1.
Australia had already lost 7 wickets when batting after the rain and were 292, needing 92 runs to win. The Australian batsmen did not put up a very good batting performance thereafter which led to a quick fall of wickets. But there is a good chance for England to win the match because Australia have only 3 wickets left, if they can improve their bowling performance a little bit then Australia will definitely come under pressure. Australia are already under good pressure due to the loss of so many wickets, if they can't improve their batting performance then this match may be lost and England will have a chance to win.
So is the series going to be a draw in the end? The fifth test took a dramatic turn at the end. Australia is batting at a target of 384 runs. In the third session, Australia lost four wickets in four consecutive overs. Australia still needs 92 runs with only three wickets in hand and 37 more overs to go. Moeen Ali and Chris Woakes turned the match with brilliant bowling. Let's enjoy the last minute fifth test between Australia and England.
Australia has two new batsmen in the middle. This is a rebuilding state for Australia. I did predict that Australia is going to lose the open hours quickly on the 5th day. Now it will be interesting to see if Australia can form a good partnership. Right now Australia need 231 runs from 91.2 overs. Australia will have to make sure that they do not lose quick wickets. If they have wickets in hand this total is going to be very much achievable for them. On the other hand, England is going to try to pick up wickets as regularly as possible. England cannot let any Australian batsmen get set in the middle.
England got important wicket of Marnus Labuschagne also. England have done right thing by picking 3 quick wickets. Steven Smith is batting along with Travis Head. Still 209 more runs to get and if England can get important wicket of Stege Smith then it will be very difficult for Australia to win this game. England need to get rid of Smith as quickly as possible.
There is a rain delay going on right now. It is going to be really sad if we do not see a finish in this match. Australia will still need 146 I believe to win the test match. And they still have seven wickets in hand. The big question is, is the match even going to be played? It is going to be really sad if australia wins the Ashes series like this. I really want to see the match be played. Let’s see what happens. Looks like England is really unlucky in this Asha series.
Australia put in a great batting performance today and there is no doubt that they will reach the target set by England. The match is currently suspended due to rain, play will be suspended until the rain ends. On the fifth day, Australia put in a good batting performance towards their win but England have yet to perform as well as Australia. So far Australia have scored 238 runs for the loss of 3 wickets and they are showing a great game today. Still Australia have enough wickets and not too many runs to reach their target of victory, 146 runs will help them to reach the target of victory. At the moment two Australian batsmen Travis Head and Steven Smith are batting well, surely they will score runs for the team brilliantly.
Like previous days, the match is being delayed due to rain again today. The match was completely controlled by Australia. But due to rain, maybe the match will be a draw now.
Australia lost only 3 wickets. And the team managed to collect 238 runs. Australia needed only 146 runs to win. As Australia lost just three wickets. So the match was completely under the control of the Australian batsmen. I am not satisfied with the performance of England's bowlers. They are not able to bowl well. However, the match is most likely to be a draw. And if the match is drawn, the series will be won by Australia 2-1.
The bowling conditions might favor England today, but it didn't work out rather Australia batters showed excellent skills in their batting performance.
They have a chance to win, although they still need to score quite a few runs. However, there is a possibility of rain affecting the game, just like it did in the 4th test.
I really hope hope that the rain doesn't interfere this time because this series deserves a conclusion and of-course Australia deserve it.
They have a chance to win, although they still need to score quite a few runs. However, there is a possibility of rain affecting the game, just like it did in the 4th test.
I really hope hope that the rain doesn't interfere this time because this series deserves a conclusion and of-course Australia deserve it.
Australia put in a great batting performance today and there is no doubt that they will reach the target set by England. The match is currently suspended due to rain, play will be suspended until the rain ends. On the fifth day, Australia put in a good batting performance towards their win but England have yet to perform as well as Australia. So far Australia have scored 238 runs for the loss of 3 wickets and they are showing a great game today. Still Australia have enough wickets and not too many runs to reach their target of victory, 146 runs will help them to reach the target of victory. At the moment two Australian batsmen Travis Head and Steven Smith are batting well, surely they will score runs for the team brilliantly.
70 more overs to go but Australia need 147 runs to secure victory. If there is only one hindrance, the match is likely to be a draw, but it is impossible to say whether that rain is likely to happen. Australia have two more sessions to go but need only 147 runs to score. Steven Smith and Travis Head remain unbeaten with 39 and 31 respectively. England have no chance but to go all out. But it is impossible for England to all out Australia so quickly.
Lunch Break, Australia scored 238 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Australia need 146 runs to win with 7 wickets in hand. David Warner was out for 60 runs, Usman Khawaja was out for 72 runs, Marnus Labuschagne was out for 13 runs. If both Travis Head and Steven Smith play well, Australia will have more chances. Steven Smith play well in Tests, scored 70 runs in 1st innings, so far unbeaten with 40 runs in 2nd innings, his average run rate in Tests is 58 plus. England did not bowl well, Chris Woakes took 2 wicket, Mark Wood took 1 wickets. I think Australia is more likely to win. 
70 more overs to go but Australia need 147 runs to secure victory. If there is only one hindrance, the match is likely to be a draw, but it is impossible to say whether that rain is likely to happen. Australia have two more sessions to go but need only 147 runs to score. Steven Smith and Travis Head remain unbeaten with 39 and 31 respectively. England have no chance but to go all out. But it is impossible for England to all out Australia so quickly.
Very nice of SONY to show only the last 5 balls every over. 
Every time there is a boundary on the first ball. I see that only in the replay. Using JIO so maybe their ads are messing up with the feed.
Head is looking good, won't be a bad idea if he plays the role of aggressor and Smith stays there as an anchor.
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Woah!! What a big moment. Another interesting take, Stokes wasn't in control and dropped the ball.
Every time there is a boundary on the first ball. I see that only in the replay. Using JIO so maybe their ads are messing up with the feed.
Head is looking good, won't be a bad idea if he plays the role of aggressor and Smith stays there as an anchor.
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Woah!! What a big moment. Another interesting take, Stokes wasn't in control and dropped the ball.
Australia are failing to hold on to their wickets. At the start of the fifth day's play Australia lost 3 crucial wickets to add just 29 runs. The match is going to be exciting. England needed just 7 wickets to win and Australia needed 199 runs to win. Smith and Head are there at the crease but it remains to be seen how long they can last. These two have to put up a 150+ run partnership then Australia will be able to win the match. If these two players play 40+ overs,it will be a big obstacle for England to win. Hopefully the rain will not be a hindrance.
Australia lost their first wicket for 140 runs and the team lost 3 wickets to collect 169 runs. But now Steven Smith and Travis Head are batting responsibly. Australia team has already collected 210 runs. Australia lost only three wickets. But Australia still need 174 runs to win. Collecting 174 runs will not be an easy task for Australia. If England can pick up the wickets of Smith and Travis Head quickly, Australia will be under a lot of pressure. I think both teams have chances to win this match now. The match cannot be said to be under Australia's control. Such Test matches are very exciting and enjoyable.
Australia are failing to hold on to their wickets. At the start of the fifth day's play Australia lost 3 crucial wickets to add just 29 runs. The match is going to be exciting. England needed just 7 wickets to win and Australia needed 199 runs to win. Smith and Head are there at the crease but it remains to be seen how long they can last. These two have to put up a 150+ run partnership then Australia will be able to win the match. If these two players play 40+ overs,it will be a big obstacle for England to win. Hopefully the rain will not be a hindrance.
Australia has two new batsmen in the middle. This is a rebuilding state for Australia. I did predict that Australia is going to lose the open hours quickly on the 5th day. Now it will be interesting to see if Australia can form a good partnership. Right now Australia need 231 runs from 91.2 overs. Australia will have to make sure that they do not lose quick wickets. If they have wickets in hand this total is going to be very much achievable for them. On the other hand, England is going to try to pick up wickets as regularly as possible. England cannot let any Australian batsmen get set in the middle.
England got important wicket of Marnus Labuschagne also. England have done right thing by picking 3 quick wickets. Steven Smith is batting along with Travis Head. Still 209 more runs to get and if England can get important wicket of Stege Smith then it will be very difficult for Australia to win this game. England need to get rid of Smith as quickly as possible.
England finally managed to pick up David Warner's wicket early in the fifth day's game against Australia. This wicket was very important for England as David Warner and Usman Khawaja were gradually becoming menacing on the wicket and finally the England bowlers were able to break this crucial opening partnership. There is no option for England to pick up a few more wickets very quickly if they are to get back into this match. Usman Khawaja is still unbeaten on 72 wickets and needs to be dismissed as soon as possible. At this moment, if Australia can build a good partnership again, then England will completely walk away from this match.
Australia has two new batsmen in the middle. This is a rebuilding state for Australia. I did predict that Australia is going to lose the open hours quickly on the 5th day. Now it will be interesting to see if Australia can form a good partnership. Right now Australia need 231 runs from 91.2 overs. Australia will have to make sure that they do not lose quick wickets. If they have wickets in hand this total is going to be very much achievable for them. On the other hand, England is going to try to pick up wickets as regularly as possible. England cannot let any Australian batsmen get set in the middle.
See I told you guys that this break will help the English bowler.
6 overs in the morning and they got both the openers in quick succession. Now Poms are back in the game and they should maintain the pressure on the Marnus -Smith duo and try not to give easy runs to this pair.
6 overs in the morning and they got both the openers in quick succession. Now Poms are back in the game and they should maintain the pressure on the Marnus -Smith duo and try not to give easy runs to this pair.
England finally managed to pick up David Warner's wicket early in the fifth day's game against Australia. This wicket was very important for England as David Warner and Usman Khawaja were gradually becoming menacing on the wicket and finally the England bowlers were able to break this crucial opening partnership. There is no option for England to pick up a few more wickets very quickly if they are to get back into this match. Usman Khawaja is still unbeaten on 72 wickets and needs to be dismissed as soon as possible. At this moment, if Australia can build a good partnership again, then England will completely walk away from this match.
90 overs remaining, and Australia needs another 249 runs, with 10 wickets in hand. Now the equation seems more in favor of Australia, when compared to the one we had yesterday (180 overs, 384 to win with 10 wickets in hand). I would still be cautious rather than saying that Australia is having the upper hand here. Biggest obstacle that stands between England and a win here is the fact that the Poms doesn't have a quality spinner for the 5th day. Joe Root can do a lot of damage, but there is no one who could provide support from the other end.
There is Moeen Ali also who has picked 201 wickets in test cricket. Moeen Ali wasn't given ball in first innings but now he is bowling in second innings. Nothing has worked for England bowlers so far as both Usman Khawaja and Warner are in lethal mood and scoring runs all around. There are little hopes for England as batsmen like Smith and Marnus Labuschagne still to come.
What a comeback by Australia! Warner finally converted a decent start into something more meaningful while Khawaja is playing well too on the other end. However, I still think it's 50-50 at this point.
I just hope rain doesn't interfere and screw another test since this one looks like it will be a cracking match till the end.
Today 5th day is very important for Australia as today three sessions Australia need to perform well and collect 249 runs. On the other hand, England have to be bowled out before 249 runs. As Australia are doing better in their second innings than the first innings, it will be very difficult for England to get all out. David Warner 58* and Usman Khawaja 69* started the innings brilliantly and they are unbeaten so far.I just hope rain doesn't interfere and screw another test since this one looks like it will be a cracking match till the end.
Rain is now acting as an important factor in this final Ashes Test. As the 4th Test was drawn due to rain, now in the 5th Test also that rain stopped play on the fourth day. However, if today's fifth day is not played due to rain interruption, Australia will win the series by 2-1.
Usman Khawaja and David Warner are batting with great skill as they put on a 135-run opening partnership. England's bowlers have become helpless against these two batsmen. Australia marching towards victory. They need 249 runs to win again. Play is temporarily suspended due to rain. Hopefully the rain won't stop play for long. There are still 48 overs left in the fourth day's play. The game of cricket is unpredictable. If England fail to dismiss the Australian batsmen,they will lose the match. England need to take 4 wickets today to move on to victory. According to me both teams have a chance to win.
The result of the last match may not go in England's favor as Australia are still in the driving position of the fifth Test. England must do well on the fifth day because if they don't pick up some wickets quickly then the result of this match will surely go against England. Still the result of this match can go in favor of any team as many runs are still needed to win if the Australian batsmen do not make mistakes then Australia has more chances to win this match. But if England can pick up a few wickets early on the fifth day, the match will once again be a tight affair. England must win this match to level the series in the fifth Test match. Jump to: