Australia Wins Ashes Series 4-1 With a Five-Wicket Victory in Sydney
8 Jan 2026 10:30 AM IST8 Jan 2026 10:30 AM IST
The Australians bowled England out for 342 on the fifth morning of the series finale and were chasing 160 for victory
Australia’s captain Steve Smith (2nd L) takes a selfie with team mates as they celebrate with the Waterford Crystal Ashes Trophy at the end of the fifth Ashes cricket Test between Australia and England at Sydney Cricket Ground (DAVID GRAY / AFP)
Sydney: Australia completed a 4-1 Ashes series victory with a five-wicket win in the fifth and final cricket test on Thursday.
The Australians bowled England out for 342 on the fifth morning of the series finale and were chasing 160 for victory.
Tension grew with a succession of wickets and a contentious DRS review before Alex Carey hit the winning runs to guide the Australians to 161 for five in 31 overs.
Carey finished unbeaten on 16, Cameron Green was unbeaten on 22, and 39-year-old Usman Khawaja was sent into retirement with a victory.
The Australians retained the Ashes after winning the first three tests. England rebounded to win the fourth test in Melbourne.
( Source : AP )
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