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As all the nerve-wrecking action was getting unfolded, England all-rounder Ben Stokes got so nervous that he tried to not watch the final moments of the game.

New Delhi: England cricket team managed to end Aus vs Eng 4th Ashes Test of the five-match Ashes Test series in a draw. In the match played at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Australia set a 358-run target for England to win their first game in the series.

In reply, England's tail-enders came up with a remarkable defensive batting performance to end the match in a draw with just one wicket in hand on the fifth and final day of the match.

In the last session, Stuart Broad and James Anderson played the last two overs to draw the match after Jack Leach was dismissed for the ninth wicket.

As all the nerve-wrecking action was getting unfolded, England all-rounder Ben Stokes got so nervous that he tried to not watch the final moments of the game. Pics and video of his animated reaction have gone viral on social media.

Australia's Scott Boland (3 for 30), captain Pat Cummins (2 for 80) and Nathan Lyon (2 for 28) took Australia to the threshold of victory, followed by Steve Smith (one wicket for 10 runs).

With two overs remaining, Leach got dismissed but Australia could not get a final wicket in the last over. Broad and Anderson remained unbeaten to save England from defeat. With this, England managed to prevent Australia from winning a Test in the Ashes series after three consecutive defeats.

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