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England beaten to give Australia 4-1 Ashes win

January 8, 2026

Australia defeated England by five wickets in the fifth Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, concluding the Ashes series with a 4-1 victory. The hosts successfully chased a target of 160 runs, securing the series after winning the first three Tests and ensuring they retain the Ashes until their next tour of England in 2027.

The Australia team celebrate winning the Ashes with a glass trophy version of the urn

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Key Highlights

Australia won the fifth Ashes Test by five wickets.
The series result is 4-1 in favor of Australia.
Usman Khawaja retired after the match, celebrating with teammates.
Travis Head was named Player of the Match, while Mitchell Starc was awarded Player of the Series.
Australia chased down a target of 160 runs on the final day.

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England beaten to give Australia 4-1 Ashes win

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