England’s 5 most memorable Test matches ahead of their 1000th

#4. England vs Australia, Edgbaston, Aug 4-7 2005

In one of the narrowest and most pleasing wins for England, the world seemed to come to a halt for all the English supporters on the final day of the Test match before Steve Harmison ran in to get Kasprowicz caught behind with Australia still requiring 3 to win. Asked to bat, the home team blazed their way to 407 with Aussies replying with 308 to hand the hosts a lead of 99 runs. England, in the 2nd innings, stumbled their way to 182 as Warne went through their batting order with a 6-for.

With 282 to chase and take a 2-0 lead in the series, Australia was jolted by a 4-fer from Andrew Flintoff who had a decent outing, both with bat and ball. On the final day, the visitor's required runs in excess of hundred with two wickets to spare as an English win was almost on the cards. This was only until Warne and Lee stitched in a crucial partnership to keep the home team at bay. But nevertheless, Warne was hit-wicket off Flintoff before Lee and Kasprowicz once again frustrated the English attack. However, at the end Harmison got the better of Kasprowicz to give an occasion of delight to all the English fans and despair for all the Aussie supporters.

Result: England won by 2 Runs