It turns out Cardiff was not the fluke of the 2015 Ashes series. If anything, that honor goes to the Lord’s Test. Ten years after the fourth Test at Trent Bridge gave England a critical 2-1 lead in the 2005 series, the Nottingham ground was the location where England officially put their 2013-14 nightmare behind them and regained the sacred urn.

It was shocking when England bowled Australia for under 150 in the first innings at Edgbaston; it was simply astounding to see the visitors bowled for 60 in Nottingham, Stuart Broad putting on a master class with figures of 8-15. Joe Root continued his hot streak at the crease, making another century, leading to a deserved rise to number one in the Test batsman rankings. In the second innings, Stokes took over from Broad, taking five wickets en route to a dominant innings victory, giving England a 3-1 series lead, ensuring they’ll regain the Ashes following the Oval Test.

What now for Australia? Their win at Lord’s means they won’t suffer the humiliation of a whitewash, but this will feel quite similar to what England experienced Down Under (first in the Ashes series, then in the Cricket World Cup). There are only a few players who can confidently say they can hold their heads high, trying their best to post a competent score in the wake of defeat. Whatever momentum they thought they had obtained from Lord’s, it was quickly gone with losses in the last two Tests, both of which didn’t even need three days to complete. Michael Clarke has announced his retirement from Test cricket at the end of the series, although based on form, it won’t be a surprise if he’s not in the Australian XI at the Oval.

So the final Test will prove to be more of a coronation for the hosts. As mentioned in my review of the Edgbaston Test, it would’ve been wise for England to not rely on the final match of the series as a winner-take-all affair, and thanks to Broad, Root, Stokes, and the others, they don’t need to. With the series decided, keep an eye on how England choose their lineup; do they call younger players up to the senior squad, or do they field a strong side looking for a 4-1 win? Regardless of what happens, it’s proven to be a summer of redemption for English cricket.