Breathtaking catch that nearly won second Test for England

Batsman Joe Denly pulled off an incredible one-handed catch to give England a glimmer of hope to bowl Australia out towards the end of Day 5 at Lord’s before Australia salvaged a dramatic draw in the absence of Steve Smith.

Australian captain Tim Paine had just strolled to the crease and 5-149 with a minimum of seven overs remaining.

But Denly attempted to rally the troops when Paine pulled a short ball prompting the Englishman to leap into the air and take a one-handed catch for the ages.

The incredible moment gave England a glimmer of hope to bowl Australia out within the remaining overs.

But Australia salvaged a dramatic draw in the absence of Steve Smith despite the intense pressure of the final overs.

Australia finished 6-154 after being set a target of 267.

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But what followed the amazing catch was also a classic Ashes moment.

The image of the whole English team surrounding Pat Cummins - who was soaking up the intense pressure in fading light - that had fans around the world gushing over the contest.

Cummins was able to hold off the English onslaught to force the first draw at Lord’s since 1997.