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Australia dismissed for 155, England set 271 victory target

16 January 2022 - 10:00 By Reuters
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Mark Wood took his best test career bowling figures.
Mark Wood took his best test career bowling figures.
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Australia were dismissed for 155 in their second innings after dinner on the third day of the day-night fifth Ashes test in Hobart on Sunday, setting England a victory target of 271.

Paceman Mark Wood took a career best 6-37 for the tourists.

Australia lead the series 3-0 after resounding wins in Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide before England bounced back in the fourth test at the Sydney Cricket Ground to draw the match. 

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