Dubai [UAE], August 5: Australia batsman Mathew Wade, who scored a brilliant century to give ascendency to his side in the first Ashes Test, said that playing in the Ashes was a 'dream come true' for him. "It probably hasn't sunk in just yet. The first Test match of an Ashes series and to play was a dream come true, let alone to contribute to what we're hoping will be a win in the first Test," ICC quoted Wade as saying. David Warner Shows His Empty Pockets After Edgbaston Crowd Bullies Aussie Player by Singing 'He Has Got Sandpaper in Hands' During 1st Test in Ashes 2019.

Wade played a knock of 110 runs in Australia's second innings to help the visitors rack up a total of 487 runs. Steve Smith also gave away an impeccable performance as he scored 142 runs, his second century in the match. Australia declared their second inning on 487/7, setting a target of 398 runs for England. Ashes 2019, 1st Test: Steve Smith, Matthew Wade Tons Put Australia in Driver’s Seat on Day 4, England Need 398 for Victory

Before this Test match, it was in September 2017 when Wade had last played a longest-format game. Ahead of the Ashes, Wade scored 355 runs in four List A games for Australia A."I am grateful to be here, and the celebration I am even more grateful to my wife for throwing me on the plane and telling me to come over and play the Australia A series, to hopefully get an opportunity to be in the position I am in. That's what that was all about. I didn't know if I would get another chance," he said.England will resume day five on Monday from 13/0. (ANI)

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