Summary
Australia leads England by 134 runs on day three of the fifth Ashes Test. Travis Head and Steve Smith scored heavily for Australia, with Head making 163 and Smith remaining unbeaten at 129. England faces an uphill battle to avoid another loss in the series.
Key Facts
- The match is taking place at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
- Australia scored 518-7 in their first innings, leading by 134 runs.
- Travis Head scored 163 runs, and Steve Smith scored 129 not out.
- Steve Smith passed England's Jack Hobbs on the all-time Ashes run-scorers list.
- England missed several catching chances throughout the series, totaling 17 missed opportunities.
- England's captain Ben Stokes worked hard to compensate for the bowling attack's weaknesses.
- Australia aims to win the series with a 4-1 scoreline.
- The Sydney Cricket Ground was turned pink for the Jane McGrath Foundation.
