Chasing a difficult goal of 281 runs, the guests started the rain-delayed day on 107 for 3, however their prospects appeared bleak as they discovered themselves struggling at 227-8.
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However, Cummins, accompanied by Nathan Lyon, launched a resolute fightback, defying the mounting strain. With nerves on edge, they showcased exceptional willpower and composure, in the end guiding their group to victory with Cummins remaining unbeaten on 44 runs.
In a second fraught with suffocating pressure, Cummins struck the decisive boundary that propelled his aspect over the end line, securing a vital 1-0 lead within the collection.
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After a rain-delayed begin, unflappable Australia opening batsman Usman Khawaja had saved his group on track for victory with a gritty innings to edge the guests in direction of the goal.
They reached 183-5 on the tea interval — requiring 98 extra however a match filled with momentum shifts swung England’s means when Khawaja was bowled by England skipper Ben Stokes for 65.
When Joe Root held a caught and bowled likelihood to take away Alex Carey, England had been closing in on victory.
But Cummins sparked the fightback with enormous sixes off Root’s off-spin as England delayed taking the brand new ball and was the calmest individual within the stadium as he secured victory.
It was the second-highest profitable victory chase at Edgbaston and made up for Australia’s heart-breaking loss to England on the identical floor in 2005 after they fell three in need of chasing down 282.
(With Reuters Inputs)
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