England's Ben Stokes appeals against Australia's Nathan Lyon at the Investec Ashes Test Series Third Test at Edgbaston on 31 July, 2015. Reuters / Philip Brown Livepic
BIRMINGHAM (Reuters) - Ian Bell guided England to an eight-wicket victory over Australia in the third test at Edgbaston on Friday to put the hosts 2-1 up in the series with two matches to play.
Bell (65 not out) and Joe Root, with an unbeaten 38, anchored the chase after England were set to 121 to win on the third day at Edgbaston where a dominant performance banished memories of a heavy defeat at Lord's.
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