#1) England vs Australia, Headingley, 2019
Result: England beat Australia by one wicket
In a stunning display of heroics, England’s captain, Ben Stokes, once again proved his mettle by conjuring an extraordinary innings to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. Fresh from his pivotal role in the 50-over World Cup final win against New Zealand at Lord’s, Stokes showcased what might be deemed the finest innings of his Test career, crafting an unbeaten 135*.
Facing a daunting target of 359 runs, England found themselves in a dire situation at 286-9. However, undeterred by the immense pressure, Stokes single-handedly led the charge to achieve their highest-ever run-chase in Test cricket.
In the twilight of the match, with England’s hopes hanging by a thread, Stokes found a reliable partner in Jack Leach (1*). Together, they formed an unbreakable last-wicket partnership of 76 runs, defying all odds and steering their team closer to an improbable victory. This famous England win against Australia in Ashes 2019 remains one of the greatest thrillers in Test Cricket History.
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