Ruthless Australia secure crushing win as England wilt


  • Cricket
  • Monday, 20 Jul 2015

Cricket - England v Australia - Investec Ashes Test Series Second Test - Lord’s - 19/7/15 Australia's Nathan Lyon celebrates the wicket of England's Ian Bell with team mates Action Images via Reuters / Andrew Couldridge Livepic

LONDON (Reuters) - A rampant Australian pace attack ripped out a feeble England for 103 to seal a crushing 405-run win in the second Ashes test at Lord's on Sunday and level the series at 1-1.

After setting the hosts 509 for victory, the Australian quick bowlers carved through the top order to leave England in tatters on 64 for five at tea on the fourth day.

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