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England v Australia, 5th Test, The Oval, 4th day
August 23, 2009
England 332 and 373 for 9 dec beat Australia 160 and 348 (Hussey 121, Ponting 66, Swann 4-120) by 197 runs
Andrew Flintoff celebrates his run out of Ricky Ponting that sparked England's march to the Ashes
England have regained the Ashes with a crushing 197-run victory amid jubilant scenes at The Oval. Steve Harmison went through the lower order with three wickets, including the scalps of Peter Siddle and Stuart Clark in consecutive balls as the full house was finally able to release hours, days and months of emotion. Graeme Swann, who had broken a frustrating stand between the outstanding Mike Hussey and energetic Brad Haddin, then had the joy of claiming the final wicket when Hussey's valiant 121 was ended with a catch to short leg. Suddenly cricketers were sprinting everywhere, led by an ecstatic Andrew Strauss who has enjoyed a wonderful time as captain and batsman. The series has defied expectation at every turn, but few gave England a prayer after their trouncing at Headingley. That they have bounced back in such convincing style makes this one of their most astonishing successes.
August 23, 2009
England 332 and 373 for 9 dec beat Australia 160 and 348 (Hussey 121, Ponting 66, Swann 4-120) by 197 runs
Andrew Flintoff celebrates his run out of Ricky Ponting that sparked England's march to the Ashes
England have regained the Ashes with a crushing 197-run victory amid jubilant scenes at The Oval. Steve Harmison went through the lower order with three wickets, including the scalps of Peter Siddle and Stuart Clark in consecutive balls as the full house was finally able to release hours, days and months of emotion. Graeme Swann, who had broken a frustrating stand between the outstanding Mike Hussey and energetic Brad Haddin, then had the joy of claiming the final wicket when Hussey's valiant 121 was ended with a catch to short leg. Suddenly cricketers were sprinting everywhere, led by an ecstatic Andrew Strauss who has enjoyed a wonderful time as captain and batsman. The series has defied expectation at every turn, but few gave England a prayer after their trouncing at Headingley. That they have bounced back in such convincing style makes this one of their most astonishing successes.
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