Ashes 2021-22: 5th Test Review – Australia thump England to pocket the Ashes
England completely fell apart on Day 3. Set a target of 271, the England side started their run chase solidly, as their openers, Rory Burns and Zak Crawley put on a 68-run partnership. But after that, England collapsed sensationally and were bowled out for just 124, as Australia thrashed their opposition by 146 runs.
Australia ended the Ashes on a high, and have won the series 4-0. England will be extremely disappointed with their Ashes campaign as the Joe Root-led side was thoroughly outplayed in every department of the game by a spirited Australian side.
Earlier in the day, the Aussies were bowled out for 155 as none of their batters could score a half-century. However, the Australian bowlers stepped up to the occasion and allowed the kangaroos to come out on top.
Top Performers from the Match
Mark Wood
Mark Wood produced a superb performance with the red cherry in hand. The England pacer scalped a total of 9 wickets in the match, including a six-fer in the second innings, and rattled the Australian batting lineup.
Cameron Green
Handy series from Cam Green 👌 #Ashes pic.twitter.com/8DhtLqV9Fp
— 7Cricket (@7Cricket) January 16, 2022
Cameron Green produced a stellar show for Australia with both bat and ball. While the right-hander scored a classy 74 in the first innings, Green chipped in with 23 in the second essay. Also, the right arm pacer picked up a total of 4 wickets in the match as well.
Stats and Milestones
- Mitchell Starc dismissed Ben Stokes for the 6th time in Test match cricket.
- England have now lost 13 out of their last 15 Tests in Australia. The other two Test matches ended in a draw.
What next for both teams?
Next up, Australia will take on New Zealand in a three-match ODI series that will commence on 30th January 2022. On the other hand, England will take on the West Indies in a five-match T20I series which will begin on 22nd January 2022.
