• England levelled the 2023 Ashes series with a 49-run victory in the Oval Test.

  • Stuart Broad dismissed Alex Carey to seal the win for England.

Twitter erupts as England wins the Oval Test and denies Australia Ashes victory on their soil
England wins the fifth Ashes Test (Photo Source: Twitter)

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The Ashes 2023 will go down in history as one of the most riveting cricketing series of this century. With five enthralling Tests packed with numerous twists and turns over the course of the last six weeks, this Ashes contest has rightfully earned the title of a marquee series.

The highly competitive battle between traditional rivals England and Australia kept cricket enthusiasts on the edge of their seats throughout the series. The back-to-back engrossing Tests delivered a spectacle that left fans captivated by the high-stakes drama and sheer excitement that unfolded on the field.

The climax of the series saw the teams locked in a tense 2-2 draw, a fitting result for such a closely fought contest. The two teams displayed remarkable skill, grit, and determination, making it only fair that neither side should go home empty-handed.

The Oval witnessed an epic final showdown, and it would’ve been unjust had either team been denied the shared glory of lifting the coveted trophy. However, the series was not without its share of challenges. Inclement weather conditions played spoilsport on several occasions, interrupting the action and creating uncertain situations for both teams. The final day of the series was no exception, as an elongated last session was followed by rainfall that washed out the penultimate session.

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England, inspired by retiring pacer Stuart Broad, faced an uphill battle on the last day. They needed to take seven wickets to secure the draw and avoid a maiden series loss under Ben Stokes’ leadership. With incredible determination and team effort, England managed to accomplish the task in 94.4 overs.

In response to a challenging target, Australia fought valiantly but ultimately fell short by 49 runs, getting bundled out for 334. The visitors were tantalizingly close to a record-breaking run-chase on England’s soil, and had they achieved it, it would have been a historic moment for Australian cricket.

Here’s how Twitter reacted to England’s thrilling win in the 5th Ashes Test:

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