Twitter Explodes with ‘Cumball’ Trend After Australia’s Ashes Test Victory at Edgbaston Against England

Australia beat England by two wickets on the final day of the first Ashes Test to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. The Bazball has been incredibly successful for England in recent years, but the series against Australia was the true test.

England attacked the Test in their typical aggressive fashion, posting 393/8 in 78 overs before declaring in the first innings. Many were surprised by the decision, given Joe Root was unbeaten at the other end at 118.

England then cleaned Australia out for 386 runs in their first innings to take a slim lead. The hosts were in trouble when Australia left England reeling at 27-2 in the second innings, but explosive performances by Joe Root (46), Harry Brook (46) and Ben Stokes (43) helped England post 273, setting Australia a target of 281 runs.

Usman Khawaja, the first innings centurion, and David Warner got Australia off to a terrific start, combining 61 runs for the first wicket, but the English fought back and left Australia reeling at 227-8, still 55 runs short of the mark. Skipper Pat Cummins held his composure and batted 44 under pressure to lead Australia to a dramatic victory.

What Is Cumball ?

Meanwhile, ‘Cumball’ began trending on Twitter shortly after Australia trounced England by two wickets. Cumball is a word coined from Australia captain Pat Cummins’ name, similar to England’s Bazball, which is derived from England coach Brendon McCullum’s name.

Following England’s defeat, fans derided the name “Bazball” and coined the term “Cumball.” Check it out.

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England will be trying to rebound after losing the first Test of the Ashes 2023 series to Australia on June 28 at Lord’s.

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