August 25, 2019 is a day everyone inside Headingley will remember for a very long time.
This was cricket at its scintillating best. England travelled to Yorkshire in the knowledge they’d need to win two of the remaining three Tests in order to regain the Ashes. Australia, meanwhile, knew one more victory would see them retain the urn.
For large swathes of this match, the tourists were in complete command. Despite being bowled out for 179 on day one, Tim Paine’s side took a lead of 112 into the second innings after skittling England for 67 - the hosts’ lowest Ashes total since 1948.
Marnus Labuschagne top scored with 80 in the second innings, as Australia set Joe Root’s side 359 to level the series.
England made a good go of the chase but, when Stuart Broad became the ninth wicket to fall with 73 more runs needed, all hope looked lost. Cue one of the most thrilling climaxes to an Ashes Test...
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