Australia vs England, 5th Ashes Test Live Score Updates from the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) show a spirited English defense.
After a challenging morning session, Harry Brook and Joe Root steadied the innings with crucial half-centuries and got a 3-down England back on track.
Australia vs England 5th Ashes Test Live Score: Morning session to Australia
Australia vs England, the live score of the 5th Ashes Test reflected early Australian dominance. Captain Ben Stokes won the toss and elected to bat.
An all-pace Australian attack, which did not field a specialist spinner at the SCG for the first time since 1888, struck the decisive blow.
Mitchell Starc removed Ben Duckett (27), while Michael Neser and Scott Boland claimed Zak Crawley (16) and Jacob Bethell (10) respectively. England went into the lunch break with a precarious score of 3/114.
Australia vs England, 5th Ashes Test Live Score: Brook & Root lead the counterattack
The live score Australia vs England, 5th Ashes Test changed after lunch.
Harry Brook and former captain Joe Root launched a calculated counter-attack and both produced confident half-centuries.
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Their unbroken partnership rebuilt the innings and frustrated the Australian bowlers on a day when Pat Cummins carefully managed his resources.
The partnership changed the dynamic and gave England a solid platform.
Australia vs England, 5th Ashes Test Live Score: Session Context and Outlook
The live result of the 5th Ashes Test between Australia and England is crucial for series pride as Australia already retains the Ashes.
England’s recovery, led by Brook and Root, shows their resilience. The key now is to convert that foundation into a respectable first innings total.
Australia will aim for a breakthrough with the second new ball to regain control.
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Australia vs England, 5th Ashes Test Live Score
