Australia v England: The essential third Test day five stats to help keep you ahead of the game

We take a look at the historic figures ahead of the final day of the Adelaide Test to keep you ahead of the game

Australia are within touching distance of retaining the Men's Ashes after reducing England to 207 for 6 as they chase a world record 435 to win the third Test at Adelaide Oval.

We've teamed up with Betfair to give you all the stats you need to know for each day of the series.

If you're interested in how many runs might be scored today, the average for the final day of the 20 most recent Tests at Adelaide Oval is 151.58.

On average, 15.16 fours and 0.58 sixes are scored on day five.

For those with an eye on the wickets column, four day five wickets have fallen to seam on average in that timeframe, with the spinners claiming 1.91.

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