Australia clinched the Ashes series by winning the fifth test at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The bowling, batting and fielding performances feature highly on the all-time lists for Aussies in the Ashes, underscoring Australia’s dominance in the 4-1 series win.

 

The Australians bowled England out for 342 on the fifth day of the series finale and 160 for victory, finishing 161-5 with Carey hitting the winning run and Cameron Green unbeaten on 22. Chasing 160, the hosts made a brisk start, with Travis Head and Jake Weatherald putting on a 62-run opening partnership to set up Australia’s run chase.

 

The Australians retained the Ashes with wins in the first three tests, but England was determined to narrow the margin after its drought-breaking win in Melbourne.