Broad and Leach secure series-levelling win despite defiant Wade
Matthew Wade struck a brilliant 117 but England removed Steven Smith for just 23 and wrapped up a convincing 135-run victory
09/12Result
5th Test, ICC World Test Championship at The Oval, Sep 12-15 2019
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![England]( "England")
294 & 329 -
![Australia]( "Australia")
225 & 263 (77 ov)
Player of the Match
09/12Result
5th Test, ICC World Test Championship at The Oval, Sep 12-15 2019
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![England]( "England")
294 & 329 -
![Australia]( "Australia")
225 & 263 (77 ov)
Player of the Match
Day 4
'Jofra thought he could rip my head off or get me out' - Matthew Wade on epic duel
Gripping duel lights up final afternoon of series, as Hobart team-mates epitomise the intensity of Ashes cricket
Brettig: Why Australia deserved to go home with the Ashes
A drawn series took the gloss off, but given where the squad were 12 months ago, retention was a triumph
Trevor Bayliss hails 'change of player attitude' as he bows out as England coach
Victory at The Oval provides upbeat send-off for coach who delivered England's maiden World Cup success
'I want to be the man to bring the Ashes back to England' - Joe Root
Root insists he wants to lead England in 2021-22 Ashes in Australia, while vice-captain Ben Stokes says skipper is "100 percent" the man to take side forward
I have 'unfinished business' as Test captain, declares Tim Paine after Oval defeat
"There's a little bit of cricket left in this old body" says Paine, who admits he has "a couple" of regrets about the defeat at The Oval
Stuart Broad restates his Ashes gun status with one last late-summer blooming
Hold over Warner underlines importance of England's senior seamer, especially in absence of James Anderson
How Broad has owned Warner
Seven dismissals in 10 innings. Stuart Broad has enjoyed a stranglehold over the Australian opener
'I'm still learning how to get the best out of Archer' - Joe Root
England captain warns not to expect too much too soon from spearhead after incisive maiden Test series
Day 3
Denly and Stokes build England's chance for series-levelling win
England built a commanding lead of 382 on the third day to leave Australia a mountain to climb if they are to hold onto the series
No hundred, but no complaints for England's nearly man Joe Denly
Promoted opener falls six short of a maiden Test hundred, but is safe in the knowledge that his runs have put England in pole position for victory
Day 2
Archer and Curran dismantle Australia to earn valuable lead
England earned a lead of 69 despite Steven Smith scoring 80 with Jofra Archer claiming 6 for 62 on the second day at The Oval
Fatigue kicks in for tetchy Australia at end of Longest Tour
Scrutiny on administrators after four months of the most intense cricket in the world schedule
England's Plan B goes back on the shelf as Steven Smith misses a straight one
England's bowlers had turned their attentions to the other ten Australians, when at last the prize scalp faltered
Steven Smith's mastery shines a harsh light on the rest of Australia's batting order
Despite another towering performance from their superstar, Australia have lost control of the Test, and maybe also an outright Ashes win
Hurray! Smith's out for 80
A fan was thrilled to see the back of Steven Smith and England's dominance, from the best seats at The Oval
Day 1
Buttler rescues England after Marsh swings things Australia's way
England suffered a middle-order collapse against the recalled Mitchell Marsh before a late counterattack helped save face
'Yeah, most of Australia hate me' - Mitchell Marsh on his latest comeback
Candid allrounder accepts lifestyle fell short of standards during tough year, but is itching to make up lost ground
Mitchell Marsh's swing provides late relief for Australia
Marsh came into the team to swing the Dukes ball around corners, in the process sparing the blushes of several fatiguing team-mates
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Joe Root's luck leaks away as Pat Cummins proves skill trumps all
It might have been the England captain's day after three early lives, but he encountered a familiar nemesis, and a familiar ball
Jos Buttler cuts loose at the last to launch England back into contention
Batsman admits to poor form after being tied down by fine attack, but free-flowing innings lifts England's day
Others
People were singing my name and I thought 'What is going on?' - Jack Leach
England spinner reflects on cult status after helping seal victory in the final Test of summer
How about Gary Kirsten as England's next coach?
He has had successful stints with India and South Africa and has a batting brain that Joe Root would love to pick
How a summer of ceaseless rivalry ended with honours even
Seven Anglo-Australian contests across two formats and four months ended with a trophy apiece and little to separate the sides
Issues abound as England reach the end of tumultuous four-year cycle
From Root's role to the search for a viable batting line-up, England know that they've got more questions than answers right now
Recalled Mitchell Marsh challenged to emulate Ben Stokes
Travis Head makes way as allrounder reaps reward for increased focus on fitness
More than pride at stake for England as Australia seek to confirm Ashes dominance
Hosts seek victory at The Oval to square series as end of the Bayliss era approaches
