Dhaka, Jan. 8 -- Australia overcame a spirited England fightback and a bout of final-day nerves to secure a five-wicket victory in the fifth Test at the SCG, securing a big win in the Ashes with 4-1 margin.

The victory served as a fitting farewell for veteran opener Usman Khawaja, who retired from Test cricket on his home ground.

Chasing a target of 160, the hosts appeared to be cruising before a middle-order collapse saw them slip to 5-121 on a pitch offering sharp turn.

England's hopes were ignited earlier in the day by 22-year-old Jacob Bethell, whose outstanding 154 dragged the tourists back into the contest and set a tricky fourth-innings chase.

Josh Tongue (3-42) bowled a great spell to rattle the Australian lineup, dismissing K...