Moeen Ali supplied the essential breakthrough for England on Day 5 of the primary Ashes Test in opposition to Australia as he produced an excellent supply to dismiss Travis Head. Head was trying barely uncomfortable throughout his knock and it was a powerful ball from Moeen which ended his innings. The supply pitched on center stump and as a substitute of turning, it saved its line. The batter was shocked by the shortage of motion and he ended up edging it straight to Joe Root at first slip.

A dramatic end to the primary Ashes Test at Edgbaston was nonetheless in prospect after play resumed on Tuesday’s closing day following a washed-out morning session.

Australia have been 107-3, needing an extra 174 runs to achieve a goal of 281, when play bought underway.

But they needed to get these remaining runs with out Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith, after veteran England seamer Stuart Broad eliminated the world’s two top-ranked Test batsmen, late on Monday’s fourth day.

Oh Moeen!

Just sufficient chew and switch and Root takes a easy catch at first slip

Australia down! #EnglandCricket | #Ashes pic.twitter.com/YnzlbhkPBW

— England Cricket (@englandcricket) June 20, 2023

With 67 overs now left to be bowled on Tuesday, supplied there have been no extra climate interruptions, there was loads of time left within the sport, nonetheless, for both aspect to power a win that will put them 1-0 up on this five-match collection.

Only two groups have made extra to win than 281 within the fourth innings of a Test at Edgbaston, with England posting 378-3 in opposition to India final yr and South Africa making 283-5 in 2008.

Australia are bidding for a primary Ashes collection win in England in 22 years, with England aiming for a primary Test marketing campaign victory over their arch-rivals since 2015.

(With AFP inputs)