England win Ashes opener

Stuart Broad led England to a 169-run victory in the first Ashes Test as Australia collapsed either side of lunch on the fourth day at Cardiff's Sophia Gardens yesterday, reports AFP from Cardiff, UK.
Australia, well-placed at 97 for one, slumped to 106 for five as four wickets fell for just nine runs in 36 balls.
Chasing a record-breaking 412 for victory, Ashes-holders Australia were dismissed for 242 after tea. Fast-medium bowler Broad took three for 39 in 14 overs as England enjoyed an emphatic win in their first match under new Australian coach Trevor Bayliss.
Joe Root was named man-of-the-match for his first innings 134.

 

England win Ashes opener

Stuart Broad led England to a 169-run victory in the first Ashes Test as Australia collapsed either side of lunch on the fourth day at Cardiffs Sophia Gardens yesterday, reports AFP from Cardiff, UK. Australia, well-placed at 97 for one, slumped to 106 for five as four wickets fell for just nine runs in 36 balls. Chasing a record-breaking 412 for victory, Ashes-holders Australia were dismissed for 242 after tea. Fast-medium bowler Broad took three for 39 in 14 overs as England enjoyed an emphatic win in their first match under new Australian coach Trevor Bayliss. Joe Root was named man-of-the-match for his first innings 134.