ENG 2nd inns: 286 | Live Cricket Score England vs Australia, The Ashes 2015, 5th Test at The Oval, Day 4: Aus win by innings and 46 runs
ENG 2nd Inns: 286 | Live Cricket Score England vs Australia, The Ashes 2015, 5th Test, Day 4: AUS win by inns and 46 runs
Hello and welcome to CricketCountry’s live blog of what could be the final day in the Ashes 2015 series, between England and Australia. The hosts were reeling at 203 for 6 after they were asked to follow-on by Australia in the fifth and final Test at The Oval, and needed another 129 runs to save themselves from an innings defeat. The Australians continued to make the right moves on the third day on a trot as Michael Clarke decided to enforce follow-on over England after they were bowled out for a paltry 149. Jos Butter and Mark Wood were at the crease at stumps on Day 3. This is Devarchit Varma, and I will be bringing you the live cricket scores and live cricket updates of the match. Catch live cricket scores and cricket updates of the 5th Ashes 2015 Test between England and Australia, Day 4, here
Alastair Cook: It has been an interesting Test. Both teams have been off the intensity, credit for Australia despite losing the Ashes. I think you see how Australia are in this game, we played good cricket in crucial moments. Crowd has been exceptional on all five venues. It is a talented group of players. We have the freedom to go and play freely. It has been a very different series, matches lasting to two and a half days. We have come a long way from the 5-0 at the SCG.
Michael Clarke: I think after the last Test it was a reward. No doubt England deserve the win, they outplayed us. We played good Australian brand of cricket in this Test. I have no regrets. To be able to still get up and win this Test tells a lot about the characters of these guys. I have loved every single trip to England. I am thankful and grateful to have played cricket. I was lucky, came into a very experienced and great Australian team. Those guys mentored me and I hope I have been able to pass on some knowledge. I love this team, I think Australian cricket is in safe hands. This is not the stage for me, it is for Alastair and his team. Congratulations England.
Joe Root (England’s Man of the Series): Credit to Australia, they outplayed us in all departments in this Test. The guys prepared well for this game, had a poor couple of hours. Australia has been a good side. Important for us to improve quickly. I think credit goes to the whole squad, everyone contributed. Tonight will be hard to be, look forward to going ahead. I have responsibility to score runs, it is not going to change anytime.
Chris Rogers (Man of the Series for Australia): I have never been up here, so it has been pretty special (in presentation ceremony), and also been a part of Michael’s last Test. I have played both in England and Australia. It has been tough, and this has been hard work as well. England bowled well. I am a very proud Australian but it is fitting that I finish in England, had a lot of support, thank you very much. Playing cricket for living … I always enjoyed it. To have the experience I had with these guys I will never forget.
Steven Smith: There was a lot to play for us in this Test. The way the batters played was outstanding and the bowlers backed up well. It was hard work. It has been disappointing for us to have played that way, England thoroughly deserved a win. Michael has been outstanding, I have learned a lot from him. We got a lot of cricket to be played before the next Ashes; new players will come in and get settled.
Michael Clarke: Very kind [Guard of Honour]. It is very nice, both Chris and I are . The win was not about us. We are proud of the result, the series is done and we need to keep that in mind. Alastair Cook and his men deserve all the accolades. It has been an amazing journey. Doesn’t matter you play one test or 100. You never want to say goodbue. I have been lucky to play with fantastic players.
Chris Rogers: Pretty sad. I don’t get emotional. It has been a fantastic journey. To have finished alongside an Aussie great is special. I will miss the moments. I am going to cherish tonight.
LIVE CRICKET SCORE ENGLAND 286 in Overs 101.4: Peter Siddle fittingly takes the final wicket as Moeen Ali edges one behind to the wicketkeeper. Australia win the Test by an innings and 46 runs. BATTING:Steven Finn 9 (14)
OUT! Moeen Ali c Peter Nevill b Peter Siddle 35 (57)
LIVE CRICKET SCORE ENGLAND 263/9 in Overs 97.2: BOWLED HIM! Siddle has knocked down Stuart Broad’s off stump and Australia are now just one wicket away from a win! BATTING: Moeen Ali 21 (45)
OUT! Stuart Broad b Peter Siddle 11 (28) Players are back on the field. Mitchell Marsh to bowl and Stuart Broad is on strike.
6.50 PM IST:
The lunch break is over but it is still raining heavily at The Oval.
LIVE CRICKET SCORE ENGLAND 258/8 in Overs 96: Moeen Ali and Stuart Broad have frustrated Australia for about 10 overs. The umpires have decided to take the players off the field because the rains have got heavier. Australia need two more good balls to wrap up things here. England trail by 74 runs. Stay tuned! BATTING: Moeen Ali 17 (41), Stuart Broad 10 (24)
The rain is getting heavier at The Oval.
LIVE CRICKET SCORE ENGLAND 246/8 in Overs 91: Moeen Ali and Stuart Broad have done well to keep the Australians at bay so far. There is a little bit of restlessness in the Aussie camp, and I can tell you that rains have been reported in different parts of London. BATTING: Moeen Ali 11 (26) , Stuart Broad 6 (9)
LIVE CRICKET SCORE ENGLAND 223/8 in Overs 86.2: Mitchell Marsh strikes! He lures Jos Buttler to play on the cover region on a delivery that was inviting him to drive, but the batsman ended up hitting it in the air and has been caught at cover! Well played Buttler, but he could not do enough to avoid the inevitable. BATTING: Moeen Ali 0 (7)
OUT! Jos Buttler c Mitchell Starc b Mitchell Marsh 42 (107)
LIVE CRICKET SCORE ENGLAND 221/7 in Overs 84: WICKET! The Australians have finally something to cheer about this morning as they have taken out one of the overnight batsmen. Siddle pitched in outside off and the ball crashed into Wood’s frontfoot. Kumar Dharmasena declined Australia’s appeal, and Clarke decided to review it. Good decision. Australia need 3 more wickets to win! BATTING: Jos Buttler 40 (99), Moeen Ali 0 (1)
OUT Mark Wood lbw Peter Siddle 6 (16)
LIVE CRICKET SCORE ENGLAND 205/6 in Overs 81: England have begun their resistance under overcast conditions. Australia have taken the new ball and they will be hoping that they make most of the opportunity. England will need a strong stand to keep the Australians at bay, but to avoid a defeat looks next to impossible. Mitchell Johnson begins with the new ball, let’s see what he and the others can do. BATTING: Jos Buttler 34 (89), Mark Wood 1 (9)
Alastair Cook fought hard throughout the third day for England when they were asked to follow-on. The English captain dropped the anchor and did not allow the Australians to cause damage from the end he was holding on from. ALSO READ: Ashes 2015 5th Test: England prove why they cannot be termed deserving winners
Cook faced as many as 234 balls and scored 85, but was very unfortunate to have been dismissed by Steven Smith close to stumps on Day Three. Cook came agonisingly close to his first Ashes hundred at home, but missed out by 15 runs. ALSO READ: David Warner and Chris Rogers: A beautiful opening pair Australia will miss after Ashes 2015
The Australians will have the second new ball available early on Day Four, as they will look to wrap up things pretty quickly. They cannot allow England to build small partnerships and bide time as there are strong predictions of rains later in the day as well as on Monday. ALSO READ: Ashes 2015: Steven Smith’s century symbolises Australia’s inclination to go back to basics