Postpublished at 17:16 British Summer Time 31 July 2023
Chris Woakes appreciation post.
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Broad takes last two wickets to fall as England draw series 2-2
Victory means Australia still haven't won series in UK since 2001
Broad ends stubborn stand between Murphy & Carey after switching bails again
Australia collapse from 264-3 to 334 all out
Four wickets for Woakes and three for Moeen
Holders Australia had already retained Ashes
Postpublished at 17:16 British Summer Time 31 July 2023
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Glenn McGrath
Ex-Australia bowler on BBC Test Match SpecialEngland have a few runs to play with here, they can try a few different things.
Aus 282-7published at 78 overs
Target 384
Booooo. An over without a wicket...
Clever batting from Alex Carey, bringing out the paddle sweep to hit Moeen Ali for four.
He goes again but has to settle for a single this time.
Australia are 102 runs from victory and while England are on top, this is not done yet.
Postpublished at 17:12 British Summer Time 31 July 2023
Matthew Henry
BBC Sport at The OvalI can’t stand still. I’m just wandering aimlessly between TMS box, the TV box and the stand outside.
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 17:12 British Summer Time 31 July 2023
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DON’T TAKE THE NEW BALL!!!
Andy from Abu Dhabi
How's stat?!published at 17:11 British Summer Time 31 July 2023
Andy Zaltzman
Cricket statistician on Test Match Special
Image source, PA MediaAustralia lost four wickets in 19 balls for 11 runs.
Postpublished at 17:11 British Summer Time 31 July 2023
Isa Guha
Former England bowler on BBC Test Match SpecialHow good has Woakes been today?!
Aus 277-7published at 77 overs
Need another 107 to win
There is almost a groan of disappointment as the Chris Woakes over ends without another Aussie wicket going down.
But they have been treated to an incredible passage of play. Woakes and Moeen Ali have been brilliant.
Pat Cummins is out there with Alex Carey now and Australia have it all to do.
Postpublished at 17:08 British Summer Time 31 July 2023
Matthew Henry
BBC Sport at The OvalZak Crawley and Chris Woakes the best strike partnership since Niall Quinn and Kevin Phillips?
Postpublished at 17:08 British Summer Time 31 July 2023
Glenn McGrath
Ex-Australia bowler on BBC Test Match SpecialEngland are giving Stuart Broad something to celebrate in his last Test match.
Postpublished at 17:08 British Summer Time 31 July 2023
Isa Guha
Former England bowler on BBC Test Match SpecialEngland feel they are on the brink of something here!
WICKETpublished at 76.3 overs
Starc c Crawley b Woakes 0 (Aus 275-7)
MAKE IT FOUR IN FOUR OVERS!
Chris Woakes has done it again! Angled across Mitchell Starc, he goes for the big drive and the edge flies to Zak Crawley at second slip.
What is going on?!
Postpublished at 17:06 British Summer Time 31 July 2023
Isa Guha
Former England bowler on BBC Test Match SpecialWhat a story this is. The narrative around Moeen Ali who answered an SOS call and he is now trying to bowl England to victory.
This crowd is alive, they have waited patiently. England are backing themselves here.
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 17:05 British Summer Time 31 July 2023
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Bairstow you are fully redeemed, you beauty!
Michael from Ripon
Here endeth the Foakes vs Bairstow debate!
Phil, Epping
Bairstow proving the critics wrong again. We need to accept that he's one of England's key players, perhaps even their most important now with super Stuart Broad retiring.
George Wright, Salford
Aus 274-6published at 76 overs
Target 384
This game has been turned on its head in the last three overs! Australia looked clear favourites but Moeen Ali and Chris Woakes have changed all that.
England need four wickets, Australia need another 110 runs. We've got another classic on our hands, people!
Postpublished at 17:03 British Summer Time 31 July 2023
Matthew Henry
BBC Sport at The OvalThe Oval has just erupted with noise.
Postpublished at 17:03 British Summer Time 31 July 2023
Michael Vaughan
Former England captain on BBC Test Match Special
Image source, Getty ImagesAnother big wicket, Marsh was another batter that could score quickly. How do Australia play it now? Still a long way to go.
WICKETpublished at 75.5 overs
Marsh c Bairstow c Moeen 6 (Aus 274-6)
Brilliant catch! Moeen Ali has another one - it's three in three overs for England!
Superb line from the England spinner, pitching wide of off, full enough to draw Mitchell Marsh forward and then the turn to locate the inside edge.
The ball bounces off the front pad and Jonny Bairstow reacts brilliantly, diving to his right and taking it one-handed - incredible!
Six down, four to go...
Postpublished at 17:00 British Summer Time 31 July 2023
Michael Vaughan
Former England captain on BBC Test Match Special
Image source, Getty ImagesJust the perfect length by Woakes, it went away slightly and squared him up. Didn't cost England that many runs.
WICKETpublished at 75 overs
Smith c Crawley b Woakes 54 (Aus 274-5)
GOT 'IM! Chris Woakes, you beauty!
Fantastic from the Brummie Botham! Angled in at off stump, it nips away and takes Steve Smith's edge as he is squared up and pokes at it.
The ball goes to Zak Crawley at second slip and he makes no mistake. A good catch low down.
England are five wickets away.