Published: 17:59, January 8, 2026
Australia win fifth Ashes by five wickets, take series 4-1
By Reuters
Australia’s Jake Weatherald plays a shot on final day of the fifth Ashes cricket Test between Australia and England at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney on Jan 8, 2026. (PHOTO / AFP)

SYDNEY - Australia beat England by five wickets on the fifth day of the fifth and final Ashes test on Thursday to seal a 4-1 series triumph.

The hosts won the first three tests in the series in Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide to secure series honors and ensure they would retain the Ashes urn until they next tour England in 2027.