England win thriller to keep Ashes series alive | Cyprus Mail
In a thrilling third Test match at Headingley, England defeated Australia by three wickets, keeping their hopes alive in the Ashes series. Harry Brook played a significant role, scoring an impressive 75 runs, while Chris Woakes and Mark Wood’s partnership secured the victory for England. Australia had initially put England in a challenging situation at 171-6, with England still needing 80 runs to reach the target of 251. Mitchell Starc dismissed skipper Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow in quick succession after lunch on the fourth day.
However, Brook and Woakes formed a crucial partnership of 59 runs, bringing England closer to victory. Despite the fall of Brook’s wicket at 75, England required only 21 more runs. Mark Wood’s powerful six and boundary reduced the target to 12 runs. Ultimately, Woakes, with an unbeaten 32, struck the winning boundary to secure the victory for England.
This win keeps England’s chances alive in the Ashes series, as they now have the opportunity to become the second team to win a Test series from a 2-0 deficit. The match was reminiscent of England’s previous remarkable one-wicket Test win against Australia at Headingley, with Ben Stokes once again making a valuable contribution. England’s victory in this nail-biting match has reignited their hopes and optimism for the remaining Tests in the series.
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