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Australia strengthened their dominance on Day 3 of the third Ashes Test at Adelaide Oval, finishing the day firmly in command with a 356-run overall lead against England.
Day 3 Match Summary
After dismissing England for 286 in their first innings, Australia continued to dictate terms with the bat. By stumps on Day 3, the hosts had reached 271 for 4 in their second innings, building a commanding cushion and placing England under severe pressure heading into Day 4.
Australia Second Innings – Stumps Day 3
Score: 271/4 (66 overs)
Overall Lead: 356 runs
Run Rate: 4.11
Top Performers (Australia):
- Travis Head: 142 off 196 balls (13 fours, 2 sixes)
- Alex Carey: 52* off 91 balls (steady and composed)
Head once again lit up the Adelaide Oval with a fluent century, combining aggression with control, while Carey provided valuable support to ensure Australia finished the day wicketless in the final stretch.
Key Partnerships & Moments
- Key Stand: 122 runs off 175 balls
- Last Wicket: Cameron Green caught by Harry Brook, bowled Josh Tongue for 7
- Runs in Last 10 Overs: 53, no wickets lost
England Bowling Highlights
Josh Tongue: 14 overs, 59 runs, 2 wickets
Will Jacks: 19 overs, 107 runs, 1 wicket
Despite Tongue’s efforts, England struggled to contain Australia’s aggressive strokeplay on a flat surface.
Toss & Match Officials
- Toss: Australia chose to bat
- On-field Umpires: Ahsan Raza, Nitin Menon
- Third Umpire: Chris Gaffaney
- Match Referee: Jeff Crowe
Venue Details
- Ground: Adelaide Oval
- City: Adelaide, Australia
- Capacity: 53,583
- Ends: City End, Cathedral End
With plenty of batting still in hand and a substantial lead already secured, Australia are firmly in control of the 3rd Ashes Test, while England face a daunting challenge to stay competitive in the match.
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