Ashes 2015: 5th Test, Day 1 Stumps: Australia 287/3

Australia were in command after a strong batting display on the opening day of final Ashes Test at the Kennington Oval in London. At stumps, they were 287 for the loss of 3 wickets.

After winning the toss, England captain, Alastair Cook decided to bowl first. The home team were unchanged and for Australia, Peter Siddle and Mitchell Marsh replaced Josh Hazlewood and Shaun Marsh.

Michael Clarke walking in to bat in his final Test #Ashes pic.twitter.com/MOAADHhaEv
— Sportskeeda (@Sportskeeda) August 20, 2015

Here's another snap of @MClarke23's respectful Oval entrance earlier. AUS close on 287-3 after a strong day #ashes pic.twitter.com/F9JhdSMA5V
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) August 20, 2015

Ashes 2015, 5th Test: Australia end Day 1 at the Oval on 287-3

Michael Clarke was just embraced more lovingly in England for walking go the wicket than he ever has been in Australia.
— Jarrod Kimber (@ajarrodkimber) August 20, 2015

Low run rate in Women's Ashes- slammed. Low run rate in Men's Ashes- good discipline. Haha #smallsteps
— Sara McGlashan (@sjmac7) August 20, 2015

"Are you the heavy roller" Cheeky question from @Aggerscricket to @stephenfry #Ashes pic.twitter.com/78dlptE9jy
— Test Match Special (@bbctms) August 20, 2015

England won the toss and elected to field first.