Updated: Jan 08, 2026 9:36:30 am IST
Australia won the Ashes 4–1 with a five-wicket win at the SCG.
Highlights of Australia vs England 5th Test: Cameron Green and Alex Carey led Australia to a five-wicket victory at the SCG and a 4-1 Ashes series win. Alex Carey remained unbeaten on 16 and Cameron Green remained unbeaten on 22 as 39-year-old Usman Khawaja retired from Test cricket with the win. Australia regained the Ashes by winning the first three Tests, while England managed a consolation win in the fourth Test in Melbourne and avoided a series whitewash.
Earlier, England started the fifth day at 302–8, a lead of 119 runs, and were bowled out for 342, leaving Australia a target of 160 with just two sessions remaining at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Mitchell Starc wrapped up England’s innings by dismissing Jacob Bethel for a brilliant 154 and Tongue for six and finished the series with 31 wickets at an average of 19.9. Australia’s second innings started aggressively, scoring 10 runs in the opening over, highlighted by Head, who hit two fours. Head, who has already scored three centuries in the series, continued his impressive form and gave Australia a strong start in the chase.
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Earlier, England started the fifth day at 302–8, a lead of 119 runs, and were bowled out for 342, leaving Australia a target of 160 with just two sessions remaining at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Mitchell Starc wrapped up England’s innings by dismissing Jacob Bethel for a brilliant 154 and Tongue for six and finished the series with 31 wickets at an average of 19.9. Australia’s second innings started aggressively, scoring 10 runs in the opening over, highlighted by Head, who hit two fours. Head, who has already scored three centuries in the series, continued his impressive form and gave Australia a strong start in the chase.
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“It was good to finish on a high note and we know the importance of every Test match in the context of the WTC. It was a good game of Test cricket and it was a well-earned win. People stood up in different scenarios and everyone did their job, we are proud of that. We have an experienced side, we have played good cricket in the last 4-5 years, we have been part of two WTC finals, it is a great team to be a part of. We know how to play on these surfaces. He said, “He had a great career. He played his first Test match here 15 years ago, he has been great as a player and also as a person,” Smith said.
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“It was a great game to be involved in, Test matches that go till the fifth day always have drama. If we had scored around 200 on the board, it would have been a different story. Australia are a great team, they play incredible cricket, they have some excellent bowlers so we have to give them a lot of credit. We could have played much better than we did. We have a lot of time before we play our next series so we have a lot of time to think back, so hopefully we don’t make mistakes.” Can do it right,” Stokes said.
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“It feels like everything is going well, the body is staying together. It’s a great group to be a part of. A little tired, Scotty and I are on the tough side of things. It’s been a long series but it’s been very rewarding and enjoyable to be a part of,” he said.
January 08, 2026 9:21:13 am First
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“It’s always tough to bat here, but it feels good to contribute and help your team win. From a personal point of view, it was good to finish with a century in the final Test of the series,” Head said after being named player of the match.
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January 08, 2026 9:00:38 am First
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