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Australia finally beats England!

Tim Paine's men retain Ashes in England for the first time since 2001 after winning fourth Test by 185 runs to take unbeatable 2-1 lead at Old Trafford

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Australian players celebrate after winning the fourth Test against England to retain the Ashes at Manchester on Day Five yesterday. Pic /AFP

Australian players celebrate after winning the fourth Test against England to retain the Ashes at Manchester on Day Five yesterday. Pic /AFP

Pat Cummins led the way before Josh Hazlewood struck as Australia retained the Ashes with a 185-run win over England in the fourth Test at Old Trafford yesterday. England, set a huge target of 383 to win, were bowled out for 197 following some spirited lower-order defiance. Cummins, the world's top-ranked Test bowler, took 4-43 in 24 overs.

The match ended when Craig Overton, who faced 105 balls, was lbw to Hazlewood for 21 after the tailender's review failed to overturn umpire Kumar Dharmasena's decision. Victory ensured Australia kept hold of the Ashes at 2-1 up with one to play in the five-Test campaign. If Australia avoid defeat at the Oval next week they will have won their first Test series in England for 18 years. Jos Buttler, England's last recognised batsman, faced 111 balls either side of tea making 34 when crease occupation was the order of the day.

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