Cummins leads Australia to victory in thrilling Ashes test against England

Australia won the first Ashes test against England by a narrow margin of two wickets, led by Captain Pat Cummins.

Chasing a target of 281, Australia started the final day on 107-3, but were reduced to 227-8 at one point.

However, Cummins and Nathan Lyon fought back and took the score to 280, with Cummins remaining unbeaten on 44 and securing the win with a boundary.

The match was marked by several momentum shifts and close calls, including a missed catch by Joe Root that could have secured the win for England.