England's dramatic 49-run win at the Oval levelled the Ashes 2023 series 2-2. It also helped England gain valuable points in the World Test Championship standings.
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How did the game pan out?
England batted first and managed 283 courtesy of Starc's 4/82. Australia scored 295 taking a 12-run lead. England then posted 395 before bundling out Australia for 334.
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England's strong comeback.
Despite strong performances from David Warner, Usman Khawaja, and Steve Smith, Australia fell for 334, with Chris Woakes and Moeen Ali taking seven wickets combined.
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England gain ground on Australia
Even with the win England remain in fourth place in the WTC standings but they are now tied with third-place Australia with 26 points and 43.33% PCT.
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Pakistan at the top of the table
Pakistan remains at the top of the WTC standings after a historic win in Sri Lanka. They whitewashed SL 2-0 to earn 24 points and can boast a 100% PCT.
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India are in the second spot
India are in second place with a 1-0 series win over West Indies, earning 16 points and a PCT of 66.67%, while WI hold fifth place with four points and a PCT of 16.67%.