Stuart Broad conjures one last burst of magic as England win fifth Test by 49 runs
Series squared two-all at The Oval as retiring seamer claims last two Aussie wickets
27/07Result
5th Test, Australia tour of England at London, Jul 27-31 2023
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![England]( "England")
283 & 395 -
![Australia]( "Australia")
295 & 334 (94.4 ov)
Player of the Match
27/07Result
5th Test, Australia tour of England at London, Jul 27-31 2023
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![England]( "England")
283 & 395 -
![Australia]( "Australia")
295 & 334 (94.4 ov)
Player of the Match
Day 5
From 'team man' to poster boy - Woakes finally commands the spotlight
Understated England allrounder claims Compton-Miller medal to underline his value
Ben Stokes: 'Hope we've inspired a new generation of Test fans'
Pat Cummins agrees that 2023 series should stand comparison with 2005
Usman Khawaja, Ricky Ponting query controversial ball-change
Ponting calls for ICC 'investigation' as opener says replacement 'hit the bat so hard'
Stuart Broad: Last-ball wicket to win Ashes Test was 'pretty cool'
England great bows out in perfect finale as England square the series at Kia Oval
Stats - Australia's 22-year wait extends after a rare fourth-innings collapse
Australia lost their ten wickets in 58.3 overs after the ball change
Cummins rues 'missed opportunities' as Australia settle for 2-2 draw
But skipper insists his team can be proud of retaining the Ashes
'If Stokesy messages me again, I'm going to delete it' - Moeen Ali bows out of Tests on a high
Spinner overcomes groin strain to play crucial role in England's thrilling victory at The Oval
Showman Broad entertains to the end in fitting finale
Master of self-improvement and reinvention, Broad was a great survivor
Day 4
Usman Khawaja, David Warner lay base for series-sealing chase with unbeaten century stand
Stuart Broad's send-off doesn't go to plan as England's hunt for wickets is thwarted
'Stuart Broad is the ultimate Ashes warrior'
What Alastair Cook, Ricky Ponting, and others said about Stuart Broad's retirement
The stars align for Stuart Broad's farewell ... before the sky starts to fall in
It seemed like the perfectly orchestrated exit, but final Test isn't dancing to his tune just yet
Mark Wood fully fit despite bowling just three overs on fourth day, England insist
Marcus Trescothick says holding quick back until 33rd over of Australia's run chase was "tactical"
Day 3
Crawley, Root and Bairstow blaze away to give England 377-run lead
England have scored at 4.86 in their second innings, ensuring they go into the final innings of the Test as standout favourites
Under fire: How did Australia's attack fare during extraordinary Ashes?
The economy rates were eye-watering but Pat Cummins and co did produce key spells to help retain the urn
What Stuart Broad said after announcing his retirement
Every word from Broad's close-of-play press conference at The Oval
England's batters exude main-character energy to finish the Ashes on their own terms
There's a reason why Icarus is remembered, not the dreary dad who warned him about flying too close to the sun
Day 2
Steven Smith 71 key as Australia take slow road to slender lead
Lower order helps add vital runs as fifth Test heads for one-innings shootout
Slow and steady Australia just about justify their caution
Proof will be in the final result but long game earns slender lead despite England fightback
Broad: Dharmasena said Smith run-out 'would have been given' with zing bails
England seamer comfortable that Steven Smith got "benefit of the doubt" over contentious call
James Anderson blocks his ears to retirement talk after hinting at return to form
Seamer admits lean patch is untimely but insists he can still do a job for England
Stuart Broad conjures old magic to keep England in contention
Seamer's bail switch trick followed by classic burst to keep Australia in check
Day 1
Mitchell Starc four-for derails fast-paced England to give Australia the upper hand
Harry Brook stars with 85, but Australia respond in composed fashion in final session
'A bit of discomfort and away we go': Starc's resilience brings more reward
Seamer had no doubts about pushing through the final Ashes Test despite damaged shoulder
Todd Murphy plays his role to perfection
Youngster could help some of Australia's modern greats tick their bucket lists
Moeen Ali's likely final Test overshadowed by groin strain
England's bowling stocks struck by injury as allrounder spends second morning in dressing room
England play their hits once again in bid for 'well actually' bragging rights
Dangerous driving in the damp leaves innings on the skids, but runs on the board
Others
Did the teams catch up after the Oval Test? Yes, at a nightclub, Stokes clarifies
Despite some flashpoints during the series, the players were largely congenial with each other; Stokes credits franchise cricket for improving relations between on-field rivals
McCullum: Crawley's success against Australia validates England's approach to Test cricket
McCullum told Crawley to "chase moments" before the start of the series and he duly delivered
Woakes feared he would never play again a year before Headingley rescue mission
Player of the Ashes series makes his time for England count after comeback from knee injury
Injured Cummins to have left wrist assessed in the coming days
Cummins will have at least three weeks off and maybe longer if he is not included for the T20Is against South Africa
Which bowler has the longest unbroken streak of wickets in every Test innings since debut?
And has any other player hit a six and taken a wicket off the final balls of their career as Stuart Broad did?
Stuart Broad to retire from cricket at end of Oval Test
Fast bowler confirms decision at close of third day's play, to bring end to 167-match career
Moeen Ali, England's silent warrior, gloriously walks into sunset once more
His contributions to both the feel and the narrative of Ashes feels typical of his Test career: entertaining, endearing and inconsistent
'That's me done' - Moeen says no to McCullum's request to stay on
England coach asked the allrounder if he would play the India series in early 2024
England lose 19 WTC points and Australia ten for slow over-rates during the Ashes
The sanctions meant that Australia earned 18 WTC points from the series and England just nine
Warner, Green, Marsh and other questions for Australia
Focus will now shift to the World Cup but the Test team is facing a transition period
Ball change had 'a significant bearing' on Oval result, says McDonald
"I've never seen tactics shift so dramatically on the back of a decision," Australia coach says, but admits that his batters "should have been able to navigate that"
Andrew McDonald: 'Two-Test series should be put on the back burner'
Australia coach wants all Test series to have a minimum of three games to "show the importance of Test cricket to every nation"
Switch Hit: They think it's all Oval...
England drew the series, Stuart Broad retired and the Bazball Ashes are done. Alan, Gnasher and Vish sat down to discuss it all
How many players have equalled Stuart Broad's double of 1000 runs and 100 wickets against one country in Tests?
And who has the most Test runs in their home country?
A record-breaking series for England's Bazballers
It ended with honours even, but on most counts - especially the run-scoring charts - England left Australia well behind
Dukes owner pledges to investigate controversial ball change during Oval Test
He also suggested it was unlikely that the ball might have been part of the 2018 or 2019 batches of Dukes, which offered more for seam bowlers
ECB chair calls for 'flexibility' in Test schedules to avoid future wash-outs
Richard Thompson says he will speak to ICC after disappointment of Old Trafford draw
Big-action Broad, and the sharp spells of utter anarchy
There was always something a little titillating about Broad's best spells, a slightly guilty pleasure
No sign of James Anderson calling time just yet as England keep the faith
Kia Oval is England's traditional venue for farewells, but fast bowler is not yet ready to go
Stokes won't bowl in fifth Test as long-term call on knee injury looms
England skipper admits he may need to consider surgery ahead of India tour next year
England named unchanged XI for Oval Ashes finale
James Anderson to play amid speculation about future after low-key returns so far
Anderson: 'There are no thoughts about retirement'
"Coach and captain want me around, so as long as I am still hungry, want to put in the work then I will keep trying to give my best"
Urn secure but England look to deny Australia series glory
The hosts have confirmed an unchanged XI while Australia, looking to win a series in England for the first time since 2001, are likely to recall Todd Murphy
