Summary

  • England win at The Oval by 135 runs - series drawn 2-2

  • First drawn Ashes series for 47 years

  • Australia bowled out for 262 chasing 399 to win

  • Wade holds up England with 117; four wickets each for Broad & Leach

  1. Postpublished at 18:21 British Summer Time 15 September 2019

    Congratulations to Australia for retaining the urn, the culmination of years of fine planning.

    Steve Smith, Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood have been exceptional.

    Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon and Matthew Wade have all had stand-out moments too.

  2. Postpublished at 18:19 British Summer Time 15 September 2019

    Glenn McGrath
    Ex-Australia bowler on BBC Test Match Special

    Tim Paine will have a few nightmares about this toss. You have got to give credit to England's players. England got a lot out of this last Test. 2-2 is not too far off the mark.

  3. Postpublished at 18:19 British Summer Time 15 September 2019

    Ian Botham and David Gower are saying their farewells with a glass of wine on Sky.

    Even Trevor Bayliss looks a bit emotional as he says goodbye.

    Aww, cricket, you beauty.

  4. Postpublished at 18:17 British Summer Time 15 September 2019

    Jonathan Agnew
    BBC cricket correspondent

    This summer has had so many good moments. I don't think any of us will ever forget it.

  5. Postpublished at 18:17 British Summer Time 15 September 2019

    Jofra Archer getting six more deliveries at Matthew Wade is what this Oval crowd deserve.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 18:16 British Summer Time 15 September 2019

    #bbccricket

    Brian Pearson: Can't we have a super over?

  7. Postpublished at 18:16 British Summer Time 15 September 2019

    You know that thing where people who don't like cricket criticise the sport because it can go on so long and still end in a draw.

    Well, draws are great.

    Tied World Cup final, decided on boundaries after a tied super over. Drawn Ashes.

    Endless moments of spectacular sporting drama. What a summer.

  8. Postpublished at 18:15 British Summer Time 15 September 2019

    Jonathan Agnew
    BBC cricket correspondent

    It is the end for Trevor Bayliss. Thank you for all of his hard work in helping England win the World Cup.

  9. Postpublished at 18:14 British Summer Time 15 September 2019

    Glenn McGrath
    Ex-Australia bowler on BBC Test Match Special

    It is probably a fitting result. Some will say Australia played better but England just found a way to hang on.

  10. Postpublished at 18:14 British Summer Time 15 September 2019

    Steve Smith's godlike genius. Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood bowling endless superb spells.

    Stuart Broad back to his best. The emergence of Jofra Archer. Ben Stokes' Headingley heroics.

    I'd say a rare drawn Ashes is about fair.

    Australia's Steve Smith and England's Ben Stokes shake hands after the matchImage source, Reuters
  11. Postpublished at 18:13 British Summer Time 15 September 2019

    Simon Mann
    BBC Test Match Special

    It is the first drawn Ashes series for 47 years.

  12. Postpublished at 18:13 British Summer Time 15 September 2019

    Phil Tufnell
    Ex-England spinner on BBC Test Match Special

    All of that and it is a drawn series.

  13. Postpublished at 18:13 British Summer Time 15 September 2019

    Joe Root leads his field off the team to shake hands with Australia.

    He'll be disappointed with his series with the bat but, under immense pressure, Root has led his side really well at The Oval.

    And two wickets and two catches, the second a stunner, on the final day - Root can be very proud.

  14. Postpublished at 18:12 British Summer Time 15 September 2019

    Jonathan Agnew
    BBC cricket correspondent

    It is somehow fitting that this summer should end with brilliance like that!

    That was amazing.

    England's Joe Root celebrates with teammates after taking a catch to dismiss Australia's Josh Hazlewood to give England victory in the fifth TestImage source, Reuters
  15. wicket

    ENGLAND WIN BY 135 RUNSpublished at 77 overs

    Hazlewood c Root b Leach 0 (Aus 263 all out)

    Joe Root wins the Test with an absolute blinder!

    A truly ludicrous grab to end a spectacular summer.

    Josh Hazlewood whips his first delivery low towards mid-wicket where Root dives and snaffles it sublimely in his left hand.

    England win the final Test by 135 runs and draw the Ashes 2-2.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 18:10 British Summer Time 15 September 2019

    #bbccricket

    James White: It’s a pity that this Ashes series is coming to an end now. Watching Warner routinely fail twice a week has been quite heartwarming.

  17. Postpublished at 18:08 British Summer Time 15 September 2019

    Jim Maxwell
    BBC Test Match Special

    Good field-placing!

    England's captain Joe Root (L) celebrates with England's Jack Leach (R) after taking the wicket of Australia"s Matthew Wade during play on the fourth day of the fifth Ashes cricket Test match between England and Australia at The OvalImage source, AFP
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    WICKETpublished at 76.5 overs

    Lyon c Root b Leach 1 (Aus 263-9)

    Nathan Lyon brings out the sweep but has cracked it straight to Joe Root at square leg!

    A flat, low trajectory and Root takes it smartly, just above the ground.

    Jack Leach has a third and England are on the brink of victory.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 18:07 British Summer Time 15 September 2019

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    Luki Vuki: I’m really going to miss Jim Maxwell saying that Radio 4 listeners are leaving us for the SHIPPING FORECAST. Always so excited to say it, always makes my day. Highlight of the Ashes!

  20. Aus 260-8published at 76 overs

    Siddle 11, Lyon 0

    Nathan Lyon defends the rest of the over.

    Joe Root with a wicket maiden. Just the tonic after a tough series.

    Root signals to one of his bowlers - I think he wants Jofra Archer back on to mop up the tail.