Despite England‘s fast-bowling nice Stuart Broad’s emotional announcement of retirement after the match, Warner and Khawaja thwarted his quest for a farewell wicket, leaving the cricketing world captivated by their steadfastness on the crease.
As it occurred: fifth Ashes Test, Day 4
Warner, notching a formidable 58 not out, and Khawaja, standing unbeaten on 69, mixed forces to maintain Australia‘s Ashes dream alive. The goal of 249 extra runs looms forward, presenting them with a possibility to clinch a 3-1 collection win and obtain their first Ashes marketing campaign triumph in England since 2001.
The duo’s pursuit of this historic feat may safe the eighth-highest fourth-innings whole to win any Test match and the second-highest in England, solely trailing Australia’s iconic 404/3 at Headingley in 1948, that includes Arthur Morris’ 182 and the unparalleled brilliance of Don Bradman’s unbeaten 173.
Moreover, their distinctive efficiency may set up a brand new floor report at The Oval, surpassing England’s present highest profitable fourth-innings chase of 263/9 in opposition to their arch-rivals in 1902.
Despite the profound affect Broad has had on Australian cricket, having dismissed Warner 17 occasions in Test matches, he, together with England’s complete tempo assault, failed to interrupt the resilience of the Australian openers earlier than rain interrupted play at 2:41 pm (1341 GMT). Persistent downpour subsequently dashed any hopes of a resumption afterward Sunday.
Warner, exhibiting his class, lofted England veteran James Anderson for a convincing boundary, whereas Khawaja, the main run-scorer within the collection, reached his fifty with a well-timed edge off specific fast Mark Wood.
Amidst the battle with England’s tempo bowlers, occasional turns from off-spinner Moeen Ali and spinner Joe Root provided little comfort for the house aspect.
The Ashes collection holds a major place for Australia, who arrived in London with a 2-1 lead, having already retained the coveted urn because the holders.
Earlier, as Broad stepped onto the sphere for the ultimate time in his illustrious profession, he obtained a touching guard of honour. England added six runs to their in a single day whole of 389/9 earlier than being dismissed for 395.
Reflecting on his retirement, the fifth most profitable bowler in Test historical past with 602 wickets, Broad expressed his pleasure on the alternative to conclude his journey within the Ashes, a event that holds a particular place in his coronary heart.
“I’ve had a love affair with the Ashes my whole life and the thought of being able to bowl my last ball and face my last ball against Australia fills me with joy,” he stated.
(With inputs from AFP)
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com