Adelaide, Australia – Dominant Australia collected the last four wickets it needed Sunday to win the third test and retain the Ashes in just 11 days of cricket, crushing the dreams of a “hurting” England side that finally showed some fight.
England’s dogged resistance on Day 5 at Adelaide Oval lasted into the second session before Scott Boland removed Josh Tongue for an 82-run victory to ensure the famous urn remains in Australian hands.
“It feels pretty awesome,” said Australia captain Pat Cummins.
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