England ended a 15-year wait for a Test victory in Australia by chasing down 175 to win at the MCG, sealing the second two-day finish of a chaotic Ashes series and avoiding another clean sweep down under.
On a difficult pitch that is set to draw heavy scrutiny, England’s top order attacked from the outset and reached the target with four wickets to spare, despite a late wobble that briefly raised Australian hopes.
Jacob Bethell’s recalled appearance produced a promising 40, yet his dismissal ensured the match became the first Test in Australia since 1932 without a single half-century.
More than 186,000 fans packed in across two record-breaking days, but the unusually short match left Cricket Australia facing significant losses, even as England’s restrained celebrations reflected relief more than triumph after finally snapping a 19-match winless streak on Australian soil.
Result
Australia vs England, 4th Test. The Ashes
- AUS 152 & 132
- ENG 110 & 178/6
- England won by 4 wickets
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