SYDNEY, Jan 5, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - England were all out for 384 in their first innings of the fifth and final Ashes Test against Australia on Monday, with Joe Root hitting a majestic 160.

The tourists resumed on 211-3 with Root on 72 and Harry Brook 78 at a sold-out Sydney Cricket Ground.

Root plundered a 41st century before becoming the ninth wicket to fall.

Brook chipped in with 84 and Jamie Smith 46.

Michael Neser was the pick of the bowlers with 4-60.

Australia lead the five-Test series 3-1 after victories in Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide, which saw them retain the urn.

England restored pride with a lightning-quick win inside two days at Melbourne.