After calls for Ian Bell to be replaced in England's batting line-up after a run of poor form, the Warwickshire batsmen struck 65 not out in the second innings to see his side home by eight wickets and give them a 2-1 Ashes series lead.
Bell backed up the 53 he scored in the first innings, with his second half-century of the match, as his movement up to number three in the order was fully justified.
Now with 112 Test matches under his belt, Bell's experience was key in the decision for him to remain in the side, and that experience really shone through as England chased down the 121 run target his side needed for victory for the loss of just two wickets.
Starc and Nevill hold up England victory
Heading in to day three, England were hunting the three remaining Australian wickets as soon as possible to give themselves as low a total to chase as possible, yet the Australian's didn't make it easy.
Peter Nevill fought hard to reach his first Test match half-century, before man-of-the-match Steven Finn (6-79) had him excellently caught down the leg side by Jos Buttler for 59.
At the other end, Mitchell Starc was driving beautifully as Australia's lead reached triple-figures, adding to the nerves around Edgbaston.
Ben Stokes introduction into the attack was timed to perfection, when he had Josh Hazlewood caught by Joe Root for 11, before Starc finally fell for 58 after hitting Moeen Ali straight to sub-fielder Josh Poysden at cover.
Hosts lose just two wickets in comfortable chase
Having struggled to chase such low targets over the past however-many years, English fans could be forgiven for heading into the fourth innings with a sense of trepidation.
Those fears became more than that when Alastair Cook was bowled by Starc for just 7 to leave England 11-1, but it only ended up bringing Bell to the crease in belligerent mood.
The new number-three got off to a flyer, hitting boundaries galore at the start of his knock to bring the amount of runs required at some pace, with Michael Clarke handing him a lifeline on 20 with a simple drop in the slips.
At the other end, Adam Lyth's worrying series of scores continued, after he was trapped LBW by Hazlewood for just 12, yet an unbroken partnership of 72 between Bell and Root saw England home with ease just before tea.
Trent Bridge awaits
Despite giving themselves a 2-1 series lead, England have a couple of major issues heading to Nottingham for the fourth Test.
Firstly, the injury of James Anderson has seem him ruled out of the Trent Bridge test, and also the form of Lyth is still a major concern which may see him replaced.
Looking at possible Anderson replacements, Mark Wood would be the obvious candidate if he can regain fitness, while if England want to go like-for-like with another swing bowler, they may look towards a return for Chris Woakes, or a maiden call-up for county sensation Chris Rushworth.
Rushworth's Durham teammate Mark Stoneman is apparently being considered as a possible replacement for Lyth ahead of Trent Bridge, with England's one-day opener Alex Hales the other name in the reckoning.
Australia may also be tempted into changes after a shocking three day defeat at Edgbaston, with Shaun Marsh and Peter Siddle chomping at the bit, with the next Test beginning in less than a week's time.