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Rain washes out fourth day of fifth Ashes Test

August 24, 2013 21:21 IST

Image: The big screen informs spectators that play is abandoned for the day
Photographs: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images

The fourth day's play in the fifth and final Ashes Test between England and Australia was abandoned due to rain at The Oval on Saturday.

Rain washes out fourth day of fifth Ashes Test

Image: A general view of the ground
Photographs: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images

England, replying to Australia's 492 for nine declared, ended the third day on 247-4 with Ian Bell (29) and Chris Woakes (15) at the crease.

Rain washes out fourth day of fifth Ashes Test

Image: Fans run around the ground
Photographs: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

Australia, 3-0 down in the series, lead by 245 runs and England need another 46 runs to avoid the follow-on with one day remaining.