LONDON: Australia beat England by an innings and 46 runs to win the fifth and final Ashes Test on the fourth day at The Oval on Sunday.
England, made to follow-on, were bowled out for 286 in their second innings after initially being skittled out for 149 in reply to Australia’s first innings 481, which featured captain-elect Steven Smith’s 143.
Recalled paceman Peter Siddle (four for 35), playing his first Test of the series, ended the match when he had Moeen Ali caught behind for 35.
However, England who had already regained the Ashes won the five-match series 3-2.
Australia win fifth Test, England take Ashes 3-2
