Dominant England claimed its first Ashes series in Australia for 24 years with its third innings victory over the home team in the final Sydney Test on Friday. England wrapped up an innings and 83-run victory early on the last day after victory was assured when it had Australia seven wickets down on Thursday's close. It was England's first series victory Down Under since Mike Gatting's team beat Australia 2-1 in 1986-87. England has now won 22 times in Sydney in 54 Tests.


Published Date : Saturday, 8/1/2011 2:01 PM IST