Australia openers David Warner and Usman Khawaja hit unbeaten fifties as the tourists reached 135/0 on a rain-shortened Sunday in pursuit of a mammoth target of 384 runs to win the fifth Ashes Test at The Oval. Australia need 249 more runs to complete a 3-1 series win and a first Ashes campaign triumph in England since 2001. Outstanding start"It was an outstanding start from our openers," Australia batting coach Michael Di Venuto told reporters after stumps. England batting coach Marcus Trescothick, however, insisted the hosts remained in confident mood. Australia, as the holders, have already retained the Ashes after arriving in London 2-1 up in the five-match series.

Source: Dhaka Tribune July 31, 2023 00:39 UTC