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England versus Australia 5th Test 4th Day: England level the series with a comprehensive win over Australia

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England defeated Australia by 135 runs to level the series on the 4 th day of 5 th Test match played at Kennington Oval, London on Sunday. Both England and Australia have earned 56 points in the Test series that is a part of the ICC Test Championship. Starting on the overnight score of 313 for 8, England were bowled out for 326 with Archer being dismissed by Pat Cummins while Nathan Lyon took the wicket of Leach. The hosts set the target of 399 runs to win. Marcus Harris and David Warner struggled against the England bowlers. Stuart Broad got the breakthrough dismissing Australian openers cheaply again. Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith continued their brilliant form before Jack Leach dismissed Labuschagne with a superb stumping by Jonny Bairstow. Steve Smith continued to bat well in the 1 st session and Matthew Wade looked positive with his intent. Australia went into lunch break at 68 for 3.   England got off to a perfect start in the 2 nd session as Stuart Br...