Stuart Broad’s Momentous ‘Last Ball’ Sees England Win Fifth Test Against Australia, Draw Ashes 2-2 | Cricket News

England beat Australia by 49 runs to win the fifth Test at The Oval on Monday and finish the Ashes collection all sq. at 2-2. Australia, chasing 384 to win, collapsed from 264-3 to 334 all out, with England’s retiring paceman Stuart Broad taking the ultimate wicket. England did the majority of the harm when, after a rain break of greater than two hours, they took 4 Australia wickets for 11 runs in 19 balls. Off-spinner Moeen Ali took three wickets on his method to innings figures of 3-76 and all-rounder Chris Woakes ended with 4-50.

Broad, England’s all-time main Ashes bowler, then polished off the tail. Australia, because the holders, had already retained the Ashes however they continue to be with out an Ashes collection win in England since 2001.

“It was absolutely wonderful,” Broad advised Sky Sports. “I thought Chris Woakes and Moeen Ali set the tone absolutely unbelievably.

“Woakesy picked up a few wickets, significantly Steve Smith, who has simply been a beautiful participant to play in opposition to all these years.

“Once we got a couple we really started to believe. The crowd were unbelievable. It was so loud and we just jumped on the back of that. To contribute to the team with two wickets is very special.

“When you make that call you surprise what your final ball will likely be so to take a wicket to win an Ashes Test match is fairly cool.”