England 346 & 180-9; Australia 649-7 declaredSteve Smith awarded Compton-Miller Medal for Player of the SeriesJoe Root retired ill for second time on 58 after being taken to hospitalIt was all over by 2.15pm – though not fairly in the manner anticipated and the margin of victory reflected Australia’s dominance in the series. Steve Smith’s side won by a monumental innings and 123 runs.
To the disappointment of just approximately everyone at the SCG,Joe Root was unable to resume his innings at the start of play, which greatly reduced the possibility of a compelling rearguard action. Root had played superbly on Sunday evening and was unbeaten on 42.
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Source: guardian.co.uk