England batters put up a powerful present to efficiently chase down a goal of 251 runs in opposition to Australia within the fourth innings of the third Ashes Test. The win at Headingley, Leeds noticed the Three Lions maintain their Ashes hopes alive. Harry Brook made a powerful 75 earlier than the recalled duo of Chris Woakes and Mark Wood accomplished an exciting three-wicket win over Australia. The hosts’ victory lowered Australia’s lead within the sequence to 2-1 with two Tests to play. Legendary England batter Geoffrey Boycott was left impressed by the England batters.

“No Bazball, no stupid shots. Sensible stroke play,” Boycott informed The Telegraph.

“They did much better.

“Bat extra like this right now, with brains in addition to expertise, they usually can win once more the following Test.”

England have been struggling at 171 for six — nonetheless needing an extra 80 runs to succeed in a goal of 251 — after Mitchell Starc had eliminated skipper Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow in quick succession after lunch on the fourth day.

It was then that Brook was joined in the middle by Woakes, playing his first Test since March last year.

But with Australia eyeing a win that would have given them a first Ashes series success in England in 22 years, Brook and Woakes shared a stand of 59 that took the hosts to the brink of victory.

The situation was as much a test of Brook’s sometimes fallible temperament as his undeniable talent. But it was one the 24-year-old, in just his 10th Test, passed for the most part.

The fourth Test of the five-match series will kick off on July 19 at Old Trafford, Manchester.