Australia dominated most of Day 3 in the second Test of the Ashes 2025-26, asserting control with both bat and ball to secure a commanding lead. Resuming with Alex Carey and Mitchell Starc at the crease, Australia continued to frustrate England’s bowlers.

Australia 518-7 at stumps with a lead of 134 runs on England’s first innings total after centuries from Head and Smith

The Day 3 of the 5th Test between Australia and England at the Sydney Cricket Ground belonged to skipper Steve Smith, who reached stumps unbeaten on 129*, having registered his 37th Test century and 12th in the Ashes.

Highlights from the 1st Test Day 3 between England and West Indies which took place at Lord's Cricket Ground.

Australia dominated Day 3 of the final Test of the 2025-26 Ashes and ended up with a lead of 134. Centuries from Travis Head and Steve Smith meant the hosts had the upper hand on a day on which England could take only five wickets. Head, who ended up just ...