Chris Rogers struck a sparkling century to fire Australia to a dominant eight wicket win in the fourth Ashes test, leaving an insipid England staring down the barrel of a humiliating series whitewash. The victory pushed Australia to a 4-0 series lead and the prospect of sweeping England in the fifth and final test in Sydney seven years after the team whitewashed the tourists in 2006-07. Australia captain Michael Clarke joined Watson to administer the last rites for England, who played out the final sessions with a deflating weariness to allow the hosts to mow through the 231 runs required for victory without breaking sweat. Watson whipped a boundary square to secure the win in style. Australia paceman Mitchell Johnson, who took eight wickets, was named man-of-the-match, having won the award for both the first two tests in Brisbane and Adelaide.
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