BIRMINGHAM : Australia beat England by two wickets in a thrilling climax to the opening test of the five-match Ashes series on Tuesday.The visitors, set a 281 victory target, began a rain-delayed fifth day on 107 for three but their chances looked remote when they slumped to 227-8.But captain Pat C
Cricket - Ashes - First Test - England v Australia - Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham, Britain - June 20, 2023 Australia's Pat Cummins celebrates after Australia win the first test by 2 wickets as England's Jonny Bairstow looks on Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs
Cricket - Ashes - First Test - England v Australia - Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham, Britain - June 20, 2023 Australia's Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon celebrate as they walk off the field not out after Australia win the first test by 2 wickets Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs Cricket - Ashes - First Test - England v Australia - Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham, Britain - June 20, 2023 Australia's Pat Cummins celebrates after Australia win the first test by 2 wickets Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs
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