The Adelaide Test is perfectly poised as we head into the final day after England came roaring back into the match on the penultimate day.
The tourists need 178 runs more to win on Wednesday while Australia need six wickets to take a 2-0 lead in the Ashes.
While an Aussie win seemed like a certainty after the first three days, equations have changed drastically.
As such, Twitter was awash with former players from both sides chiming in with their thoughts as to where the Test was headed.
Former England skipper Michael Vaughan’s twitter timeline was a good indicator as to how the visitor’s chances increased drastically as the fourth day wore on.
Vaughan sounded pessimistic at the start of the day but his optimism increased with every passing minute.
Not yet …… https://t.co/h5AEiA8yzv
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) December 5, 2017
Officially excited ….. #Ashes
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) December 5, 2017
Officially excited ….. #Ashes
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) December 5, 2017
Officially excited ….. #Ashes
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) December 5, 2017
Former Australian leg-spin wizard Shane Warne was thrilled with an exciting day of Test cricket but he believes his compatriots still hold the edge in the final day.
Outstanding from England today and I absolutely love the drama of test match Cricket !!!!! https://t.co/W2Ayyu7Wmy
— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) December 5, 2017
Hahaha Very mate, you guys have lost 4 wickets and not even half way !!! You think you got this my friend ? https://t.co/WFQ4y4lGUg
— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) December 5, 2017
Warne thinks Moeen Ali’s wicket will be key for an Australian victory on Wednesday.
Moen Ali could be the key !!!!! https://t.co/1dEhOXv2WH
— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) December 5, 2017
Michael Clarke, the former Australian skipper, was impressed with the cricket on display but he too chose his compatriots as the favourites to win.
Fantastic Test match cricket. Aussies still in front https://t.co/2HLCWTdUmN
— Michael Clarke (@MClarke23) December 5, 2017
Clarke believes a lot will depend on Nathan Lyon on the final day.
Lyon the man for the Aussies https://t.co/5lH4CLDN67
— Michael Clarke (@MClarke23) December 5, 2017
England’s former Ashes hero and controversial star Kevin Pietersen was rooting for skipper Joe Root to get his side through over the line.
Lyon the man for the Aussies https://t.co/5lH4CLDN67
— Michael Clarke (@MClarke23) December 5, 2017
Ex-England wicket-keeper Matt Prior meanwhile was on the fence but believed England have a decent chance.
Well played @englandcricket. Shame to lose the late wicket but still well in this game. Who knows! Keep going boys! #ashes
— Matt Prior (@MattPrior13) December 5, 2017
Ian Bell left no doubt as to whom he was backing after England’s fightback.
Yes @englandcricket come on lads! Fight on! 💪🏼👊🏼✊🏼 #Ashes
— Ian Bell (@Ian_Bell) December 5, 2017
South Africa’s star batsman AB De Villiers spoke for all neutrals when he said the following.
This Test match is spicing up nicely now! Gonna be a goodie I think #AshesAdelaide #Ashes2017
— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) December 5, 2017