Australia vs England Match Highlights & Results

And now then, a moment to savour for the hosts. Captain Steve Smith receives the crystal Ashes urn from Steve Waugh, before being joined by Pat Cummins and the rest of the Australian squad. They now gather for the photographs with broad smiles as they celebrate the triumph. Both teams will now enjoy a long, deserved break from red-ball cricket before their next respective assignments. And with that, the curtains fall on The Ashes 2025/26. Australia win emphatically by 4-1, because they demonstrated the capabilities of winning the crucial moments, despite being pushed to the wall at times. Bazball arrived with trumpet fanfare and delivered some genuinely entertaining and thrilling cricket. But their wait for beating Australia in Australia still continues. We hope you all enjoyed our coverage throughout the series. It is now time to bid adieu, only to meet the next time. Cheers!

The victorious captain of Australia, STEVE SMITH, is all smiles and walks for a chat. Expresses his happiness by saying that it was nice to finish on a high note and that they know the importance of every Test match win in terms of the WTC qualifications. Calls it a good game of Test cricket and says that it was a well-earned victory. Adds that the guys stood up well in different scenarios, and everyone did their job. Points that they have an experienced side and that they have been playing good cricket for the last 5 years or so. Also reflects that they have been a part of two WTC finals as well. Says that they know how to play on these surfaces and they did it again. On Khawaja, Smith says he had a fantastic career and that he feels great to have played alongside him. He then highlights that Usman played his first Test in Sydney 15 years back, and since then, he has been a great player and a human being as well. Ends by acknowledging the way England gave them a tough fight.

England captain BEN STOKES describes the match as a great game to be involved in, noting that five-day Test matches always generate high drama. He admits that the outcome might have been different if England had managed a lead of around 200 runs and credits Australia as a great team that plays incredible cricket with outstanding bowlers. Acknowledging that his team could have played better, Stokes looks ahead to the long break before the next series as an opportunity for reflection and to put the wrongs to right. He also praises the incredible efforts of Bethell, who seized his opportunity in the final match with a brilliant batting performance. On the controversy surrounding Jake Weatherald’s caught-behind appeal, Stokes stresses that technology should not dominate the conversation. He expresses sympathy for the on-field umpires, noting that the third umpire is responsible for the final decision. Also appreciates Josh Tongue, who bowled really well, highlighting the good talent emerging in the squad. In the end, he thanks the Barmy Army's support, saying that their backing means a lot to the team.

Australia's MITCHELL STARC is the PLAYER OF THE SERIES for being the leading wicket-taker in this Ashes, bagging 31 wickets across 5 Tests. He also wins the Compton-Miller Medal. He starts by mentioning that his body is holding on well together. Adds that it has been a great group to be a part of. Starc admits he is feeling a little tired, noting with a smile that both he and Scott Boland are on the older side of the squad, along with Michael Neser. He says the physical toll was evident, especially towards the end, but credits the collective effort of not just the playing XI, but the entire squad and support staff. According to Starc, it was a demanding series, but one that proved both fruitful and thoroughly enjoyable. On his contributions with the bat, Starc reflects that he struck the ball better earlier in the series than towards the end, adding that there is no greater motivation for a bowler than ensuring he does not have to bowl again. He highlights the importance of building partnerships, singling out his stand with Boland in the Brisbane Test as a key moment that helped Australia get the chance to bowl with the pink ball under lights. While he is pleased to have chipped in with the bat, Starc is quick to acknowledge the major contributions from the top order, particularly Travis Head, who did the bulk of the scoring for Australia.

TRAVIS HEAD has been adjudged as the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his outstanding century. Head reflects on his performance and expresses that the achievement feels special. He mentions that it was tough to bat at the venue but was pleased to handle the hard ball, open the batting, and contribute significantly to the win. Head cherishes every century but held the ones from the beginning of the series in higher regard as they were crucial in securing the Ashes early on. He expresses personal satisfaction in finishing the series strongly with runs, emphasizing the need not to take the foot off and acknowledging the amazing week the team has experienced. When asked about potential post-match celebrations, Head defers to one of the Sydney boys or suggests captain Pat Cummins should organize something, adding that Starc was ready for a break after five consecutive Test matches and that Smith would do his own thing.

... THE PRESENTATION CEREMONY ...

Joe Root finished the series with exactly 400 runs, including two centuries that ended his personal Australian drought. On paper, that sounds respectable. In reality, it tells a story of feast or famine. Beyond those two tons, he managed just one other score past 20, a modest 39 in Adelaide. Whereas Steve Smith is now the only batter behind Don Bradman, as the batter with the second most centuries in the Ashes, reading 13 to be exact. It is the kind of achievement that transcends statistics. His appetite to score remains undimmed, his focus unbreakable.

Travis Head emerged as Australia’s standout performer of the series, leading the run charts with 629 runs in this Ashes. He dragged them out of a precarious position in the Perth Test and drove an improbable victory well inside two days. He then delivered with the bat again in the final Test, extinguishing England’s hopes of narrowing the series to 3-2. Australia also had to cope without several key personnel, including Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood in the bowling department. Cummins featured only in the fourth Test and took no further part thereafter, yet despite missing senior figures for much of the series, Australia continued to operate at near full strength thanks to Mitchell Starc stepping from the front in all five Tests, and ending as the leading wicket-taker with 31 scalps to his name, with no one near him.

This Ashes series hasn't just been a contest between Australia and England. It's been a clinic in contrasting philosophies, a collision between meticulous professionalism and swashbuckling ambition that forgot to pack the essentials. Australia's batting hasn't always been spectacular, but it's been relentlessly productive. Five 50-plus partnerships, along with a couple of centurion stands in a single innings represents more than just good form. It's a statement about depth, resilience, and the kind of collective responsibility that turns good teams into great ones. England's batting, by contrast, resembled a house of cards in a wind tunnel. Ben Duckett's nine consecutive failures to pass 34 before this innings tells the story of a top order in crisis. And then there's Zak Crawley, who averages just above 30 across 100-plus innings batting in the top three, proving just how fragile their top order has been.

A target of 160 looked modest for Australia, and although they eventually chased it down, England refused to go down quietly. Josh Tongue, as he had done throughout the series, consistently troubled the batters and ripped through the Australian top order with impressive control, but he lacked sustained support from the other end. The ball gripped, bounced and turned prodigiously for the spinners, who did ask some tough questions to the batters, but, in the end, the target simply proved a bit too lean for this Australian side.

England’s second innings started on a shaky note, slipping to 117 for 3 as the opening pair once again failed to provide the expected platform. Even Root was unable to make a telling impact this time. Then came the 22-year-old Jacob Bethell, producing a knock of remarkable maturity that dominated the fourth day’s headlines. He embarked on a marathon 154, facing more balls than anyone else in the match, and almost single-handedly hauled England out of serious trouble. And with the lower order contributing vital runs, England did manage to trim down the deficit and pile on a 159-run lead over Australia, come the fifth day.

Sydney provided a welcome contrast with a superb batting surface after the much-criticised two-day contest at the MCG. The first two days here were shaped by three centurions across the two sides. Joe Root set the tone with a commanding 160 in the first innings, supported by Harry Brook’s 84 as England piled up a formidable 384. Australia then responded in kind, centuries from Travis Head and skipper Steve Smith, and a sensational 71 from Beau Webster, powering them to a commanding first innings lead of 183 runs.

ALEX CAREY is up for a chat with Mark Howard now. He begins by saying it was a great series and a great game that went down to the wire. Adds that he owes Marnus a beer or two after that run out. Adds that Khawaja is going to be missed a lot in the dressing room and congratulates him on his fabulous career, and that it is a fitting way for him to sign off. Mentions that they have been lucky to receive such immense support from the crowd at every venue they have played.

And now, let's hear it from the man of the moment. Baggy Green cap number 419, USMAN KHAWAJA, is with Mark Howard to have a chat. He shares how much the Ashes victory means to him and his profound emotion surrounding his retirement, recalling a conversation with his wife that morning where she simply told him to go out and enjoy. He admits that the prospect of wearing the 'baggy green' for the last time made it difficult to concentrate and manage his emotions this morning, finding it a truly tough moment. He attributes significant credit for his career to his wife's unwavering support through all situations, and also expresses gratitude to everyone who has gifted him such lovely moments throughout his journey. Uzzy concludes by stating his immense gratitude for having lived this experience, and also expresses his intentions to enjoy the next phase of his life with his family. Lastly, he thanks the fans, urging them to continue supporting Test cricket, which he calls the most beautiful format of the game.

Victory in Sydney seals the 2025/26 Ashes 4-1 in Australia’s favour. England have largely been outplayed throughout the series, and the scoreline is a fair reflection of the gap between the two sides in all departments. They arrived on day five with their noses in front, but England made sure that every run Australia scored in the chase was hard-earned. It was a tough tour for England overall in every aspect. However, they had their moments and time and again, they put themselves in strong positions, but their habit of faltering at the crucial moments ultimately proved decisive. The England players turn to applaud the Barmy Army, whose unwavering support has been the one constant bright spot of the series for the tourists.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, Four!FOUR! ALEX CAREY HITS THE WINNING RUNS! Tossed up, around off, Alex Carey strides to the pitch of the delivery and drives this one away to the right of the extra cover fielder for a boundary to wrap the game and the series. Australia have won this game by 5 wickets and have clinched the Ashes series 4-1.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, No run.Floated into the batter. Alex Carey defends this off his front foot.

Brydon Carse to Cameron Green, Four!FOUR MORE! Down to a hit now. Short, wide on off, Cameron Green hops up on his toes and cuts this square, away to the right of the backward point fielder for four more runs.

Brydon Carse to Cameron Green, No run.Carse comes around the stumps, darts a short one, around middle and off, Cameron Green ducks down but takes one on the left shoulder for the side.

Brydon Carse to Cameron Green, Four!FOUR! Just 7 more needed after this boundary. Back of a length around off, Cameron Green rides the bounce of this one, hops onto his back foot and punches this behind square on off for a boundary. 150 UP FOR AUSTRALIA!

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, 1 run.Short pitched, on leg. Alex Carey dabs this to deep backward square leg for a single.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, No run.Back of a length on leg, Alex Carey glances it off the hip. Short leg gets a hand to it, but parries it behind him. Carey sets off for a run, but Green quickly sends him back on a sharp call.

Brydon Carse to Cameron Green, 1 run.Back of a length around off, Cameron Green punches this through the cover region for a single. Australia now need just 12 more to win.

Will Jacks to Alex Carey, No run.Flighted around off, Alex Carey plays the reverse sweep and rolls this to point for no run.

Will Jacks to Cameron Green, 3 Byes.THREE BYES! A top-spinner around middle and off, turning sharply down the leg stump from the rough, with extra bounce too. Cameron Green rocks back and bails out of the flick, as the ball beats both bat and keeper before trickling away towards deep fine leg for three byes, as it is hunted down by the deep backward square leg fielder to his right.

Will Jacks to Cameron Green, No run.Quicker and flatter, on off. Cameron Green blocks.

Will Jacks to Cameron Green, No run.A bit more of yes-no between the batters. Tossed up, around off, Cameron Green pushes this to the left of Jacob Bethell at cover and Alex Carey sets off for one. Green sends him back just in time.

Will Jacks to Cameron Green, No run.Fuller one, wide of off, around the rough patch. Green blocks this from the inside of his bat to short leg.

Will Jacks to Cameron Green, No run.Tossed up, on middle and off. Cameron Green blocks this out.

Brydon Carse to Cameron Green, 1 run.Back of a length around off, Cameron Green tucks this towards the mid-wicket region and takes one.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, 1 run.Back of a length on middle and off, Alex Carey hops up on his toes and keeps it out around silly point for a single.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, No run.Short and wide of off, Alex Carey leaves it all alone.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, No run.Good length on the pads, Alex Carey tucks this to mid-wicket for no run.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, No run.Short pitched, around leg. Alex Carey ducks down on this one.

Brydon Carse to Cameron Green, 1 run.CHAOS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SCG! Short pitched, on off, Green stands tall and dabs it into the off side before setting off. Carse is quick to the ball, turns, and has a shy at the stumps at the bowler's end, but misses. With no one backing up, they take off for the second. Carey is halfway down when Green starts ball-watching and has run too far. Noticing that, Carey eventually sends him back, knowing he would never have made it to the striker’s end. The throw comes to the keeper but both the batters make it to their respective ends by then.

Brydon Carse to Cameron Green, Wide!WIDE! One for the over, says the umpire after gesturing a wide ball. Bumper, way too high over the batter and Green sits under it.

DRINKS BREAK. Australia are on the verge of a win now, needing 20 runs. But credit to the Englishmen, as they have not allowed the hosts an easy victory. Josh Tongue has troubled the batters and has made them huff and puff for every single run. They slipped from 92/2 to 121/5, but Carey and Green seem to have settled in well, for now, at least. And these two will aim to coast Australia safely to the winning mark.

Joe Root to Alex Carey, No run.Slides into the batter, full in length, Alex Carey draws the front foot forward and defends it under his eyes.

Joe Root to Alex Carey, No run.Nice and full, tossed up on middle. Alex Carey lunges ahead and gently pushes it to mid off.

Joe Root to Alex Carey, No run.Darts in a length ball, outside off, Carey leaves.

Joe Root to Cameron Green, 1 run.Touch short, wide outside off, steered off the back foot to deep backward point for a single.

Joe Root to Cameron Green, No run.Flat and full, around off, Cameron Green is drawn forward and smothers the spin into the off side.

Joe Root to Alex Carey, 1 run.Short and on off, Carey hangs deep inside the crease and knocks it to deep cover for a single.

Brydon Carse to Cameron Green, No run.Banged short, on off, bunted out to the cover region.

Brydon Carse to Cameron Green, Four!FOUR! SOLIDLY CRUNCHED! Short of a good length, on off, rearing up off the deck. Cameron Green rides the bounce as he stands tall and punches it wide of cover for a cracking boundary. Australia need 22 more runs to win.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, 1 run.Back of a length, lasered at the pads. Carey is rushed on the back foot and glances it to the right of short fine leg for a single.

Brydon Carse to Cameron Green, 1 run.Slammed hard into the pitch, on the leg stump. Green hops inside the line and tickles it behind to deep fine leg for a single.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, 1 run.Jags back in from a good length, on middle. Alex Carey is flummoxed by the bounce and nip into him but plays with soft hands and fends it off the inner half to the mid-wicket region. Carse rushes to his left from the follow-through to cut the ball off, but Green, who is off for a single, almost rams into him, but hops to avoid the collision and reaches the other end, completing a quick single.

Brydon Carse to Alex Carey, No run.Full and on off, from around the stumps. Alex Carey plays off the front foot and bumps it back to the bowler.

Joe Root to Cameron Green, No run.Drops it full, on off, defended watchfully back to the bowler's left.

Joe Root to Cameron Green, No run.Full and nicely looped around off, Green gets a big stride in and pushes it to cover.

Joe Root to Cameron Green, No run.An appeal for a catch, but not given! Miles away from the bat. Extracts prodigious turn into the batter with some bounce, does Root. Full and spinning across the bat as Cameron Green leans forward to defend it out. He gets beaten on the inside edge and the ball lobs off the front pad and is taken by Ben Duckett at short leg.

Joe Root to Cameron Green, No run.Tossed up nicely, short and spinning in from off. Cameron Green uses the depth of the crease as he hangs back and blocks it watchfully.

Joe Root to Cameron Green, No run.Hangs up there, full and on off, Green drills it back to the bowler.

Joe Root to Cameron Green, No run.Full and tossed on off, Green drives it to mid off.

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, No run.A steep bouncer on middle and leg. Alex Carey sits under it to leave.

Josh Tongue to Cameron Green, 1 run.Length-delivery, on the pads, Cameron Green stands tall and tucks it to deep backward square leg for a single.

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, 1 run.Full and slanted in on the pads, Care flicks it wide of mid-wicket for a single.

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, 2 runs.Full and straight on middle, Carey cracks the straight drive and it is chased down by Ben Duckett to his left from mid off for a couple of runs.

Josh Tongue to Cameron Green, 1 run.Back of a length, on middle and leg, Cameron Green gets inside the line and steers it to deep backward square leg for a single.

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, 1 run.Short and outside off, Alex Carey hangs back and steers it to deep backward point for a single.

Joe Root to Cameron Green, 2 runs.On a shorter length, outside off, Cameron Green works it wide of extra cover for a couple of runs.

Joe Root to Alex Carey, 1 run.Pitched full, on off driven off the front foot wide of cover for a single.

Joe Root to Alex Carey, No run.Nice and full, around off, eased straight back at the bowler.

Joe Root to Cameron Green, 1 run.Full and pushed outside off, Cameron Green creams it through point for an easy single.

Joe Root to Cameron Green, No run.Spins in sharply from off, on a fuller length, Cameron Green leans forward to defend, but plays over the line and the ball clips the front pad and lobs into the hands of short leg.

Out goes Marnus and in walks Cameron Green at number 7.

Joe Root to Marnus Labuschagne, OUT! run out (Matthew Potts / Jamie Smith).OUT! MARNUS IS RUN OUT! Pinch yourselves because it is real. A needless throw of a wicket and England keep themselves alive in the contest. Tossed up outside off. Labuschagne strides forward to the pitch of the ball and drills it past a diving short extra cover to his right. He instantly calls for the single and charges halfway down, but Carey is ball-watching and doesn’t respond, forcing Marnus to turn back. Potts reacts sharply, moving left from mid off to collect and fire in a flat, simple throw to the keeper. Jamie Smith whips off the bails as Labuschagne dives in vain, and the replays confirm he is miles short of his ground. Marnus Labuschagne is down on his haunches and admonishes himself as he straightaway knew his fate. 37 off 40 for Marnus Labuschagne and Australia are 121/5.

Joe Root is brought into the attack now, replacing Will Jacks.

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, No run.On a length, around off, pushed towards mid off.

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, No run.Touch full, on middle, this is clipped to mid on.

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, No run.Full and angling in and around off, Alex Carey forces the drive to mid off.

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, 2 runs.Back of a length, outside off, Alex Carey smashes it through cover and point for a couple of runs.

Josh Tongue to Alex Carey, No run.Bumper, around leg. Alex Carey ducks down on this.

A superb career comes to an end for Usman Khawaja. At a venue where it all started. He gets a huge reception from the SCG crowd. Alex Carey walks in at number 6.

Josh Tongue to Usman Khawaja, OUT! b Josh Tongue.OUT! CHOPPED ON! Josh Tongue keeps troubling the Aussies as he bags his third wicket. Short of a length in the channel outside off. Khawaja hops back and looks to punch on the off side, but there is just a hint of inward deviation. It takes the inside edge and deflects onto the top of the stumps. And that brings the curtain down on Khawaja in the Baggy Green. He receives a standing ovation as the SCG rises to applaud. Marnus Labuschagne walks up to embrace him, gives him a pat on the back, as the crowd gives Khawaja a warm, heartfelt farewell. The veteran gets down on his haunches and kisses the turf before he makes a long walk back to the dressing room for one last time as his Test career draws to a close. Unfortunately, he couldn't make much of an impact in his final Test, and walks back for 6 (7). Australia are 119/4, needing 41 runs.

Will Jacks to Marnus Labuschagne, Four!FOUR! Laced through the gap! Wide outside off, very full, Marnus Labuschagne strides across and carves it hard and beats the diving cover fielder to his right for a boundary.

Will Jacks to Marnus Labuschagne, No run.Good length outside off at 90.4 kph. It lands and then turns back in and stays low as Labuschagne steps down the track, covering the line to defend, only to nudge it off the inside edge towards short leg.

Will Jacks to Marnus Labuschagne, 2 runs.Full and outside off at 88.5 kph. Labuschagne looks to reverse-sweep, but it comes off the bottom of the bat and dribbles out to deep point. He was aiming to place it much squarer, but will still come back for a comfortable two.

Will Jacks to Marnus Labuschagne, Four!FOUR! Smashed down the ground! Full, around off, Marnus Labuschagne advances down the pitch and plays with the spin. His bat does twist at the point of contact, but he goes through his shot and lofts it over mid on to beat the long on fielder to his left for a boundary.

Will Jacks to Marnus Labuschagne, 2 runs.Turns in from the rough, on a length, Marnus Labuschagne backs away and slaps it to deep extra cover for a couple of runs.

Will Jacks to Marnus Labuschagne, Four!FOUR! Good response! Full and turning into the stumps. Labuschagne drops to one knee, plays against the spin, rolls his wrists, and reverse-sweeps it neatly through backward point for a boundary.

Josh Tongue to Marnus Labuschagne, 1 run.EDGED AND DROPPED! A hot chance goes begging as Bethell shells what could have been a stunner of a catch. Wide outside off, on a fullish length, nipping away. Marnus Labuschagne throws his bat at it to drive towards cover, but is nowhere near the pitch of the ball and gets an outside edge that is bound to fly over the gully fielder, but Jacob Bethell throws himself airborne with the leap and tries to catch it with both hands stretched over his head, but just couldn't cling on it as he lands hard on the ground and the ball pops out of his hands. A single taken. 10/10 for the effort there from the young bloke.

Josh Tongue to Marnus Labuschagne, No run.Angles it into the batter, full in length, at 140.6 kph. Marnus Labuschagne lets the ball arrive and solidly bunts it down the pitch.

Josh Tongue to Marnus Labuschagne, No run.Full and outside off. Marnus Labuschagne commits on the front foot and drives to get it past the cover fielder, but Ben Duckett dives to his left and cuts it off.

Josh Tongue to Marnus Labuschagne, No run.A sizzling bumper, on the leg stump. Marnus Labuschagne ducks under it.

Josh Tongue to Marnus Labuschagne, No run.Nips away from the seam, on a length, outside off, Marnus Labuschagne lets it go.

Josh Tongue to Marnus Labuschagne, No run.Hard lenght, on middle, blocked watchfully off the back foot.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, 2 runs.Nearly! Dropped short, on off, Usman Khawaja rocks back and tries to punch it in front of square on the off side, but gets a fat outside edge. The ball shoots between the keeper and the first slip fielder. Ben Stokes at first slip, is a bit too wide and dives to his right to catch, but the ball evades him and rolls to the deep for a couple of runs.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, No run.Slower through the air at 86.1 kph, full and sliding on off with some turn. Usman Khawaja tries the paddle sweep, but gets a thick top edge and the ball lands safely in thereabouts of mid-wicket.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, No run.Straighter outside off, on a length, left alone by Usman.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, No run.Sharp turn, flighted full and on off, Usman Khawaja plays with soft hands and defends it out.

Will Jacks to Usman Khawaja, Four!FOUR! Khawaja is up and running! Drifts in and on the leg stump line, full in length. Usman Khawaja gets across the line and sits down on a knee as he paddles it to deep fine leg for a boundary. 100 UP FOR AUSTRALIA!

Will Jacks to Marnus Labuschagne, 1 run.Around off, spinning in on a length, Marnus Labuschagne goes deep inside the crease and nudges it behind square on the leg side, just past the forward square leg fielder for a single.

Josh Tongue to Marnus Labuschagne, 1 run.Back of a length, rearing up a bit, on middle, Marnus Labuschagne is a bit indecisive there. He leans back and just checks his pull shot towards deep square leg for a single.

Josh Tongue to Marnus Labuschagne, 2 runs.Full and on middle, nipping in. Marnus Labuschagne looks to flick it across, but closes the bat face a bit too early, which ekes out a thick leading edge towards deep backward point. Two taken.

Josh Tongue to Marnus Labuschagne, No run.Outside off, on a length, Marnus is stubborn in leaving.

Josh Tongue to Marnus Labuschagne, No run.Short on top of the stumps, Marnus ducks under it.

Josh Tongue to Marnus Labuschagne, No run.Nagging length, around off, left alone alertly.

Josh Tongue to Marnus Labuschagne, No run.A massive appeal from the bowler for caught behind, but not given. Jamie Smith is not interested and Stokes gestures that it came off the thigh pad. And the English skipper is spot on. A bit too straight on the pads, on a good length, Marnus Labuschagne misses his flick and the ball grazes his front thigh pad before Jamie Smith takes a diving catch to his left. Snicko later confirms the same.