England star Jos Buttler did his utmost to try and save the second Ashes Test, but his 207-ball vigil came to an end late on day five in bizarre fashion.
With England looking set to go 2-0 down in the series when play began, Buttler battled hard to try and rescue a draw.
He made 26 off 207 balls, his second-longest Test innings, and shared important partnerships with Chris Woakes and Ollie Robinson to frustrate Australia.
However, Buttler fell to Jhye Richardson in the final session of the day after stepping on his own stumps as he fended off a delivery.
Australia quickly picked up the final wicket, getting James Anderson caught for two, to complete a 275-run win.
Speaking on commentary for BBC Test Match Special, former England spinner Phil Tufnell said: "A great round of applause for Jos Buttler from the Barmy Army.
"It was just as he sprung off. Is there anything else that could wrong in this Ashes? I didn't see a hit wicket coming!"
Buttler was the first England player to get out hit wicket since Andrew Strauss in 2008, while the last England player to get out hit wicket in the Ashes was Denis Compton in 1947.
Buttler's vigil marked the first time since his magnificent 152 against Pakistan that he has faced more than 100 balls in an innings.
Reacting to the dismissal on social media, one England fan wrote: "The comic timing and genius of this England team is exceptional".
"Dug in for 200+ balls and gets out like this. Can we just bring the lads home and let them enjoy Christmas?" wrote a second.
"The most England cricket thing you’re ever likely to see. It’s going to be 5-0," added a third.
"Oh, Jos. Such a shame for it to end like that," added another. "A fine defensive innings, thank you @josbuttler for salvaging some pride from the wreckage of our series. #Ashes".
"If anything sums up how England’s tour in Australia has gone so far it’s this…" concluded another England fan.
