Supporters headed to Headingley on day four hoping for more heroics from captain Stokes on the ground where his incredible 135 not out earned England a dramatic victory over their old foes in 2019. 'I'm just tired, it's been draining.' Root out just before lunch 'I think that knock (from Brook) was under the pressure and the circumstance of where we are in the series.

Brooky controlled the game very, very well. I just sat up there thinking about what would I be doing if I was out there. 'It's completely different when it's out of your control. 'Not good for the old age stuff is it?' Stokes said. The fact that they are back in with a shout is mission accomplished, for now. England are still up against it in their attempts to win the Ashes, with no side coming back to win the series after being 2-0 down since 1936-37. Wood's 16 from eight balls and the steadying head of Chris Woakes saw the hosts home, sparking dramatic scenes of celebration in Leeds after a match where the pendulum swung hour by hour.Įach test in this series has been gripping in its own right, with day four at Headingley no different.

Needing 224 more runs at the start of day four therefore seemed like a more than gettable total to secure the win to stop Australia retaining the Ashes with two matches to spare.Īfter Joe Root departed prior to lunch, followed by captain Ben Stokes early in the afternoon session, the writing appeared to be on the wall, but Brook's brave innings got England within touching distance.

The omens were good for England as they looked to resurrect their Ashes campaign, given that the last five international test matches at Headingley had all be won by the team fielding first, with three of those spectacular fourth-innings run chases. Photo: AFPĪ superb 75 from Harry Brook and some big hitting from tailender Mark Wood earned England a pulsating three-wicket victory in the third Ashes test, dragging the hosts back into contention in the series in breathless fashion. Mark Wood, right, celebrates with Chris Woakes as England wins the third Ashes test.

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