Australia Crush England 4-0 to Complete Historic Ashes Whitewash

In a masterclass of Test cricket, Australia demolished England in the fifth and final Ashes Test at the SCG, securing a 4-0 series whitewash—their first at home since 2013-14. The victory reinforces Australia’s Test cricket supremacy while exposing England’s deep-rooted struggles.

Dominant Australia Outclass England in Every Department

From the opening Test in Brisbane, Australia’s superiority was undeniable. Captain Pat Cummins led from the front, while Marnus Labuschagne, Travis Head, and David Warner piled on runs. The pace trio of Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Cummins dismantled England’s fragile batting lineup repeatedly.

England, missing Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer, crumbled under pressure. Joe Root’s side failed to score a single century in the first four Tests, highlighting their batting woes. Despite brief resistance from Jonny Bairstow and Zak Crawley in Sydney, England’s collapses were inevitable.

Fifth Test: Khawaja’s Heroics and Boland’s Fairytale Continues

Australia declared at 416/8 in Sydney, powered by Usman Khawaja’s twin centuries (137 & 101*). England showed fight—Bairstow’s 113 and Stokes’ 60—but folded for 294, allowing Australia an easy chase.

Scott Boland (3/18) was once again sensational, finishing the series with 18 wickets at 9.55, emerging as Australia’s breakout star. His precision and seam movement left England clueless.

England’s Downfall: Where Did It Go Wrong?

Batting Failures

• Only Joe Root (322 runs at 32.20) showed consistency.
• Openers Burns, Hameed, and Crawley provided no stability.
• Middle-order collapses became routine.

Bowling & Tactical Struggles

• Anderson & Broad lacked support.
• Failed to take 20 wickets in any Test except Sydney.
• Selection and captaincy under fire post-series.

Australia’s Future: A New Era of Dominance?

• Labuschagne & Head solidified their spots.
• Khawaja’s resurgence adds batting depth.
• Boland’s emergence strengthens an already elite attack.

With the 2023 Ashes in England approaching, Australia looks unstoppable. Meanwhile, England faces a massive rebuild.

Final Verdict: One of the Most One-Sided Ashes Ever

The 2021-22 Ashes exposed England’s flaws while showcasing Australia’s ruthlessness. For English cricket, the reckoning has just begun.

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