England have received the ultimate Ashes Test match after an exhilarating end to attract the sequence with Australia.
With Australia chasing down 384 to win the match, a rampant England took seven wickets within the remaining session to edge out their fierce rivals.
England bowler Stuart Broad - in his final match before retirement - took the ultimate two wickets in entrance of a packed crowd at The Oval in London.
It means the fascinating five-match sequence ends 2-2 after weeks of scintillating talent, must-watch drama, and even just a little controversy.
As holders of the urn, having received the final sequence in 2021-22, Australia solely wanted to attract the present sequence to retain the trophy.
Read extra:How the final Test unfolded
Speaking after the match, Broad stated: "Woakesy and Moeen set the tone unbelievably and when we got a couple of wickets we really started to believe.
"The crowd was so loud and we actually jumped on that vitality.
"To pick up a couple of wickets to end the Test match and contribute to the team was very special."
He added: "When you make that decision to move on from the game you wonder what your last ball will be, so for it to be a wicket to win an Ashes Test match is pretty cool."
'I believe 2-2 is kind of becoming'
Chris Woakes, England's participant of the sequence and man of the match, stated: "It has been an amazing few games and nice to come into the side and contribute. The belief was there that we could win from 2-0 down.
"There is unbelievable spirit within the dressing room. I believe 2-2 is kind of becoming."
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His remaining shot hit for six. His remaining ball bowled taking the ultimate wicket of the Ashes.
Stuart Broad could not have scripted his farewell extra completely.
Few athletes are capable of log out on their phrases on such a excessive.
The fairytale ending didn't function the Ashes urn being lifted. You cannot have all of it.
Denying Australia a primary sequence win right here since 2001 is good sufficient for the 37-year-old.
Taking the ultimate two wickets - simply as Australia nonetheless sensed victory at The Oval - accomplished the England comeback from 2-0 down to attract the thrilling sequence 2-2.
A becoming climax to a glittering profession for the 37-year-old who solely settled on retirement on Friday evening.
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England captain Ben Stokes stated: "I think 2-2 is a fair reflection of the teams literally going toe to toe. Australia are World Test champions, they are a quality team.
"I do not suppose many groups would have been capable of reply from 2-0 down. I'm extremely pleased with everybody's efforts.
"We have been do or die since the second game and that really suits us."
Australia's participant of the sequence, Mitchell Starc, stated: "It has been an incredible five Test matches and the way it finished today probably spoke to the quality of cricket and the emotions of the whole Ashes.
"It has come all the way down to the final session of day 25."
Controversial stumping of England's wicketkeeper fired up the group
Narrow wins at Edgbaston and Lord's secured an early 2-0 sequence lead for captain Pat Cummins' facet.
But the controversial stumping of England's wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow on day 5 at Lord's fired up England.
An damage to Australian spinner Nathan Lyon additionally appeared to assist flip the tables for Ben Stokes' group.
England roared again at Headingley to make it 2-1, after which had Australia on the ropes within the fourth Test match at Old Trafford as they appeared to stage the sequence.
However, the climate had the ultimate say in Manchester, with the final two days of the Test rained off, leading to a draw.
Australia went into the fifth and remaining Test having already retained The Ashes.
England are attributable to journey to Australia in 2025 for the following Ashes sequence.
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