5 underrated performances in Ashes history

#3 Shane Warne (3rd Test, 1997) - 6/48 & 3/63, 53 (Second Innings)

Warne's record in the Ashes is simply magnificent

Going into the third Test of the 1997 series, Australia were trailing 1-0 and consequently found themselves in a situation that had not happened during the preceding few Ashes series.

In the third Test, Australia batted first after winning the toss on a greenish pitch under overcast conditions. Riding on the back of Steve Waugh’s stellar 108, they scored 235. Thus, England would’ve fancied their chances of a decent lead. They also had a decent start and were placed well at 74/1.

But, Shane Warne ran through England's batting line-up to end up with figures of 6/48. The hosts folded for 162 and handed Australia an important lead of 73 runs. Warne then contributed with the bat in the second innings. His crucial 53 enabled the visitors to stretch their lead to 468. Waugh continued to soak in the accolades for his second hundred of the game.

In the second innings, Warne took three wickets to help his team bowl England out for 200 and level the series 1-1. The Man of the Match award went to Steve Waugh for his twin centuries. However, Warne’s 9-wicket haul in the match set up the Test match for Australia who went on to win the next couple of Tests to retain the Ashes.