Michael Vaughan to AB de Villiers, cricketing fraternity react to England's stunning win over Australia at Headingley
England won the third Ashes test at Headingley by three wickets to stay alive in the 5-match series.
Australia and England have produced yet another thrilling contest in the ongoing five-match Ashes 2023 series. After suffering defeats in the first two tests, Ben Stokes and his men have come from behind to win the third game at Headingley, and this win has provided them with a slim chance to stay alive in the Ashes. The series scoreline is 2-1 in favor of Australia at the moment.
But no one can write off England, after their recent success under Stokes and Brendon McCullum. Chasing a stiff target of 251, the hosts ended up at 254/7 in 50 overs to win the third game. Harry Brook was the star of the chase, scoring a crucial 75 off 93 with nine boundaries. But he got out just before the win, but Chris Woakes made sure that England were winning the game and scored an unbeaten 32 runs to seal the deal for his team.
Twitter reacts to England winning third test at Headingley to keep their hopes alive in Ashes 2023
England were behind after their first inning, and Australia had a small lead of 26 runs, but the English bowlers bowled well in their second inning. Everyone chipped in with wickets, and the visitors were bowled out for just 224 runs in 67.1 overs. The hosts had a target of 251 runs to chase. Zak Crawley gave a good start with his 44 off 55. In the end, England were too good for that target. After their win, cricket lovers congratulated the English team on Twitter.
Here's how cricketing fraternity on twitter reacted to England's win at Headingley:
The comeback man, Mark Wood, was adjudged Man of the Match for his brilliant performance. He picked up 5/34 in the first inning and smashed a quick 8-ball 24. In the second inning, he bowled a good spell of 2/66 and remained unbeaten on 8-16 to seal the deal for his team. Stokes also played a good inning in the first inning and scored 80 runs with six fours and five sixes.
The series is still truly alive, and England will come hard in the fourth game as well to level the series. On the other hand, the visitors will look to win the game to retain the Ashes. Both teams will lock horns on July 19 (Wednesday) for the fourth game at Old Trafford.
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