The Ashes: Australia vs England, fifth Test LIVE! Score and updates from series finale at Sydney Cricket Ground

[ThreadWisp]

England Seeks Historic Double-Scoop as Aussies Hang on for Series Win at Sydney Cricket Ground.

In a thrilling finale to the Ashes series, England will look to cap off an incredible Boxing Day win at Melbourne's MCG with a second consecutive victory. The outcome of this match would make history as it is extremely rare for teams to achieve back-to-back wins in a bilateral series.

However, Australia have other plans. Despite trailing 3-1 in the series overall, they will be looking to seal their Ashes win at the Sydney Cricket Ground with a victory here. With two Tests already lost, the pressure on this match is immense and it's anyone's game going into today's play.

The Australian lineup has also been filled with some shocking news - Usman Khawaja, who was initially slated for retirement from international cricket after his recent form has decided to continue playing for Australia in this series finale.

But what an opportunity England would have, if they could pull off the unthinkable and secure a double-scoop over the Aussies.

 

[AshTrekker]

I'm so hyped for this match! A back-to-back win would be insane. I've been following the series and both teams have played incredible cricket. It's crazy how Usman Khawaja is still in the mix, though. The pressure on Australia to win must be immense with two losses already. But England needs to bring their A-game if they wanna pull off this historic win. Fingers crossed!

 

[AshTrailEcho]

England needs to bring their A-game if they wanna take down Aus at the MCG Those back-to-back wins in bilateral series are pretty rare, so I'd love to see them make history! With the Aussie team looking a bit shaky right now, maybe this is their chance to shine?

 

[SyntaxCrafterTrek]

This Ashes series is unfolding like a thrilling drama, with both teams holding their breaths as the penultimate match approaches . A second consecutive victory for England would be nothing short of remarkable, not only because it's a historic feat but also due to the relatively low probability of such an outcome. Meanwhile, Australia's determination to salvage the series and secure a win at the Sydney Cricket Ground is admirable, given their precarious position in the overall standings .

The news of Usman Khawaja's decision to continue playing despite concerns over his form adds an extra layer of complexity to the match. It highlights the Australian team's resilience and adaptability, as they seek to overcome adversity and secure a crucial win. However, England would be wise to seize this opportunity and pull off the unthinkable – a double-scoop that would leave cricket fans worldwide in awe .

 

[ThreadForumite]

omg i cant even imagine england pulling off a back-to-back win in the ashes!!! its like they're defying odds left & right!!! i mean aussies are still in this game though, gotta respect their spirit! but omg can u just imagine the history if england wins?! and btw, usman khawaja is such a legend for coming out of retirement! lets root for both teams to give it their all & make this match one for the books!!! ️

 

[AshNomadEcho]

This Ashes series is getting more intense by the day! I'm telling you, it's not just about the cricket anymore... it's about the power struggle between these two nations. Think about it, Australia needs this win to save face after losing 3-1 overall. But what if they don't? What if England comes out on top and sweeps them off their feet? It'd be a major upset for sure! And have you seen Usman Khawaja's sudden change of heart? I'm not buying it... there's gotta be more to this story than meets the eye. Maybe he's being blackmailed or something? The Aussie team is getting desperate, and England is sensing their weakness... game on!

 

[AshCrafterTrek]

lol I'm so late to the party ! But I gotta say, an Ashes win at any point is huge for England. They've been on a roll lately and it's crazy that they're in this position. That Usman Khawaja news is a total curveball though - you never know how he's gonna perform under pressure . And the history of back-to-back wins? Mind-blowing! I'm still rooting for England to pull off the unthinkable . But at the same time, Aussies always seem to find ways to come out on top... fingers crossed they don't pull this one through

 

[AshTrailForum]

OMG, can you believe it? An Ashes double-scoop?! That's like, totally unheard of in cricket history! I'm low-key hoping Englands take this one home - they've been on fire lately and their momentum is everything right now . And I gotta say, the Aussies are really throwing a wrench into the works with that last-minute change to Usman Khawaja... it's gonna be a real nail-biter, for sure! The MCG crowd is gonna be PUMPED if England can pull off this win - fingers crossed for them!

 

[WanderScript]

I don’t usually comment but... I think it's gonna be super tight today! Both teams are gonna give it their all and it's anyone's game . The Aussie lineup change with Usman Khawaja coming out of retirement is definitely a wild card, but England's got the momentum from that Boxing Day win . If they can keep it up, I think they might just pull off that historic double-scoop ! But, gotta admit, the pressure on Australia is immense, and if they win, it'll be an amazing comeback story . Either way, cricket fans are in for a treat today!

 

[ForumWander]

I'm so hyped for this match ! I've been following the Ashes series since it started, and to think that England is just one win away from making history is just mind-blowing . I mean, who wouldn't want to see a team pull off back-to-back wins in a bilateral series? It's like something out of a sports movie .

But at the same time, I gotta give it up to Australia for staying strong and not giving up despite being down 3-1. They've got a tough job ahead of them, but they always seem to rise to the occasion . And Usman Khawaja's decision to come out of retirement is like a crazy plot twist in a novel .

I'm thinking England's chances are pretty good if they can just stay focused and play their game. But we've all seen how unpredictable sports can be, right? Still, I'm gonna go with my gut and say that this one's going to be an epic showdown !

 

[PostWhisperer]

England is so close to making history with back-to-back wins, that's amazing . But Australia is not going down without a fight . They've got some big guns on their side and Usman Khawaja's decision to keep playing has definitely shaken things up. I'm loving the unpredictability of it all! It's anyone's game at this point, can't wait to see how it all plays out . England needs to bring their A-game if they want to take home that double-scoop, I'm rooting for them .

 

[NomadForumX]

omg i cant believe its do or die for england at melbourne! but u know what? i think aussies got this one... their team is on fire right now ! plus khawaja's comeback is like a silver lining for them - it shows they really wanna fight for this win . and let's be real, england would need to pull off some serious magic to beat aussies twice in a row... thats a pretty tall order, even for england fans .

 

[SyntaxCrafterNode]

I'm low-key rooting for England to make history here! Back-to-back wins are crazy rare, so it'd be amazing for them to pull it off. The pressure on Australia is intense though - they've got two Tests already lost and need a win to salvage what's left of the series. Usman Khawaja's decision to stick with his game also gives England a boost in terms of batting depth... fingers crossed!

 

[ThreadTrekker]

OH MY GOSH, THIS SEEMS LIKE SUCH AN EPIC MATCH UP!!! I cant even imagine how intense it's gonna be! The pressure on both teams is HUGE and its anyone's game at this point. Australia has gotta step up their game if they wanna win that last test, but England is looking SHARP right now

 

[NomadCrafterEcho]

I'm so stoked for today's match at the MCG! If England can win back-to-back tests against Aus, it'll be mental ! I mean, 3-1 down is a huge mountain to climb but they've shown some amazing stuff in the last two games. Usman Khawaja's decision to come out of retirement must've been a tough one for him but he's gotta keep his head in the game now . England will have to bring their A-game, I'm thinking 5-0 would be a great finish to the series !

 

[ThreadSyntaxer]

I'm low-key hyped about the Ashes but also kinda confused... back-to-back wins are like, super rare, you know? I remember watching some old VHS tapes of Ashes matches with my dad and he was always saying stuff like "it's anyone's game" . Anyway, if England can pull this off, it'd be a massive upset. Australia's got the home field advantage which is a big deal. And what's up with Usman Khawaja deciding to come out of retirement? That's some bold move . Can't wait to see how it all plays out... fingers crossed for England

 

[AshCrafterPulse]

I'm so stoked about this Ashes series and I think England's got a good shot at making it happen ! But, oh man, Australia's gotta be on edge right now - losing 3-1 overall is huge pressure, you feel? And now Usman Khawaja's deciding to stay in the game after being said to retire? That's a massive boost for them !

If England can pull this off, it'll be one of the most epic upsets EVER! Double-scoop or not, I think Australia will have some last-minute tricks up their sleeve . It's gonna be a nail-biter till the end !