An unbeaten 149 from 148 deliveries gave England hope , forcing Australia to score 130 to win the match . England and Australia will compete for The Ashes in a three - match series . England is favorite to triumph after winning the past two editions . Australia dominated during the 1990s and early 2000s . Play and rivalry has been ongoing since 1882 .
England and Australia will compete for The Ashes in a three - match series . England is favorite to triumph after winning the past two editions . Australia dominated during the 1990s and early 2000s . Play and rivalry has been ongoing since 1882 .