Ben Killed Me in The Slips” – Jofra Archer Reacts to Stokes Dropping Steve Smith on Day Five of The Fifth Ashes Test

Steve Smith and Travis Head in control of Australia’s 384-run chase

Steve Smith’s relief by Ben Stokes helped Australia stay on top in their chase of 384 runs in the fifth Ashes Test. The visitors reached 238-3 at lunch, Steve Smith made 40 runs in 61 balls and Travis Head made 31 runs in 53 balls at the crease. Earlier Usman Khawaja made 72 runs in 145 balls and David Warner made 60 runs in 106 balls provided impressive starts as the visitors began the day in search of their first Ashes series win in England since 2001. Both the left-handed stitched a stupendous partnership of 140 runs. Run partnership for the first wicket.

For England, Chris Woakes dismissed both the openers while Mark Wood dismissed Marnus Labuschagne made 13 runs in 33 balls cheaply.  England scored 395 runs in 81.5 overs in their second innings thanks to half-centuries from Joe Root made 91 runs in 106 balls, Jonny Bairstow made 78 runs in 103 balls and Jack Crawley made 73 runs in 76 balls. Mitchell Starc and Todd Murphy took four wickets each for Australia.