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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Sonia Twigg and Michael Jones

England vs Australia LIVE: Cricket scorecard and Ashes Test result as Pat Cummins leads tourists to famous win

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Ashes star Usman Khawaja does press conference with daughter on his lap

Australia secured victory in the first Ashes Test after a nail-biting contest went deep into the final day at Edgbaston.

After four days of fluctuating action, the start was delayed due to rain with Australia needing 174 runs to win and England chasing seven wickets.

On a slow-burning day Usman Khawaja (65) dug in for a watchful vigil after being not out overnight with the hosts dismissing a resolute Scott Boland for 20 as the wickets continued to fall.

Travis Head (16), Cameron Green (28) and Khawaja himself fell at crucial moments before Alex Carey (20) chipped one back to Joe Root leaving the Australian batters needing 54 runs for victory with just the bowlers left.

Nathan Lyon (16*) joined Pat Cummins (44*) at the crease. They weathered bouncers, yorkers, and the new ball, adding 55 runs for the ninth wicket and saw Australia home by the smallest of margins.

Follow the score and latest updates from Edgbaston below:

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