England Won By 49 Runs In London

WEB Cricket scorecard of 5th Test ENG vs AUS The Ashes 2023

England won by 49 runs in London

The Ashes 2023 July 27 - 31 2023

The fifth and final Test of The Ashes 2023, played at Kennington Oval London dated July 27 - 31 2023, saw England emerge victorious over Australia by 49 runs in a thrilling encounter.

Batting first, England posted 283 in their first innings, with Harry Brook top-scoring with 85 runs. Australia responded with 295, led by Marnus Labuschagne's 74. In their second innings, England declared at 395, with Joe Root contributing a crucial 91. Australia, set a target of 344, were bowled out for 334, with retiring seamer James Anderson claiming the final two wickets.

The victory levelled the Ashes series 2-2, with both teams showcasing exceptional skill and determination throughout the contest. Anderson's performance in his final Test match was particularly memorable, as he ended his illustrious career with 688 Test wickets, a testament to his legendary status in the game.