Usman Khawaja Makes History in Australia’s Ashes Win
- Australia clinched a thrilling two-wicket victory in the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston
- Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon’s brilliant unbroken partnership secured the win
- Mail Sport’s Lawrence Booth highlights the key stats from the final day
The first Ashes Test at Edgbaston was a match for the ages, echoing the iconic 2005 encounter. Australia emerged victorious, winning by two wickets in a nail-biting finish. Pat Cummins led the charge with a superb innings, well-supported by Nathan Lyon.
The final day of action was filled with excitement as both teams fought tooth and nail. England seemed poised for victory with Australia needing 54 runs with two wickets remaining. However, a remarkable unbroken ninth-wicket partnership between Cummins and Lyon turned the tables in favor of the Aussies.
Australia completed their second highest chase in England as they won the first Ashes Test
Usman Khawaja made history by becoming the second Australian to bat on every day of a five-day Test, a feat previously achieved by Kim Hughes in 1980. Pat Cummins also stood out with his highest scores in over a year.
This victory marks Australia’s second-highest successful chase in England, second only to their 1948 triumph at Headingley. It is also only the second time Australia has beaten England by two wickets, with the last occurrence happening in 1907-08.
Australia’s win in the first Test continues a trend where they have won the opening Test in the last four Ashes series. England’s last first-Test victory came in 2015.
The stoic Usman Khawaja became the second Australian to bat on every day of a five-day Test
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