The fourth Ashes Test between England and Australia in Manchester ended in a draw despite the home side's advantage going into the final day. Rain on the final day meant Australia retained the Ashes with a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. Losing the toss, Australia posted 317 runs in the first innings. In reply, England amassed 592 on the board thanks to Zak Crawley's 189. The guests were 214 for 5 in their second innings and trailed England by 61 runs when rain took the charge and forced a draw.