Australia Win First Ashes Test Against England by 251 Runs

Australia beat England by 251 runs to win the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston on Monday.

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Birmingham, Aug 5 (AFP) Australia beat England by 251 runs to win the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston on Monday.

England, set a target of 398 to win, collapsed to 146 all out on the last day, with Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon taking 6-49 and fast bowler Pat Cummins 4-32.

Victory gave Australia a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. AFP SSC

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