Australia v England recap - Ball-by-ball commentary on Day 5 of fifth Ashes Test as hosts secure victory after middle-order wobble

Relive ball-by-ball commentary from the fifth Test of the 2025/26 NRMA Insurance men’s Ashes series as the old rivals met at the Sydney Cricket Ground. England captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum had hoped to back up their victory in the fourth Test in Melbourne and end the tour of Australia on a positive note at the SCG, but were beaten by five wickets.

Highlights: Australia overcome wobble to wrap up 4-1 Ashes victory

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England fell to a 4-1 defeat in the 2025/26 NRMA Insurance men’s Ashes series after losing by five wickets in the fifth and final Test in Sydney.

Day 4 saw Jacob Bethell hit a maiden Test century to give England hope of a positive result on the final day, but he fell early on the final day as England set Australia 160 to win.

The hosts got over the line after the loss of some middle-order wickets.

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