The Ashes 2025-26 The fifth day of the fifth Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground reached its thrilling conclusion Australia Chasing a modest target of 160 runs, won by five wickets England On January 8, 2026. The win ensured a resounding 4–1 series win for the hosts, and continued dominance despite spirited resistance from England. Amidst tension, DRS controversy related to England heats up braydon carse The proceedings were set on fire, highlighting ongoing frustration with umpiring technology
Brayden Carse’s frustration grows after controversial DRS call on Jake Weatherald on day five
The tension increased 6.4 overs into Australia’s second innings when Carse bowled a back-of-a-length ball at an angle. Jake WeatheraldWho attempted a risky cut shot. umpire Ahsan Raza Was ruled not out on catch-back appeal, prompting England captain ben stokes To review immediately. As soon as the ball passed the bat, Snikow made a slight murmur, but the third umpire Kumar Dharmasena It was deemed insufficient to overturn the call, leaving Weatherold at the crease.
Carse, clearly angry, turned to Raza to demand answers, his competitive fire fanned into a high-stakes chase. Stokes intervened, pulling his bowler away before engaging in a lengthy argument with the umpire, echoing England’s series-long gripe with snitch inconsistencies – such as those involved in the former Adelaide incident. alex carey And jamie smithWeatherold, unperturbed, was soon out for 34 and caught out passion tongueBut the episode was criticized by English fans and calls for the adoption of Ultra Edge.
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After this review, anger flared up between both the parties. #ash , #DRSChallenge , @Westpac pic.twitter.com/AlED2uz8Jy
– cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) 8 January 2026
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Australia seal Ashes 2025-26 series with dominance against England
384 runs were scored in England’s first innings Joe RootMasterful 160 more harry brookQuick 84 runs, but Australia bowler-led Michael Nesser4-60—Kept control. Australia responded with a huge 567 runs, travis headExplosives of 163 and steven smithDespite a serious score of 138, they got a lead of 183 runs passion tongue3-97 race.
In their second dig, England hit back jacob bethelGallant 154, set a target of 160 to win but fell to 342 beau webster 3-64 claimed and Mitchell Starc Took 3-72. Australia faltered in the chase and were reduced to 121/5 with Tongue (3-42) hitting three, but Carey (16 not out) and cameron green (No. 22) made an unbroken partnership of 40 runs and won it in 31.2 overs. travis head Earned Player of the Match (163 and 29), while Starc dominated the series with 156 runs and 31 wickets.
The SCG finale attracted a record 211,032 fans over five days, underlining the pull of the rivalry as Australia progressed their home Ashes series. For England, Bethel’s ton provided consolation, but the 4–1 defeat exposed the weaknesses of the bowling on poor pitches.
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