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Key Takeaways
- 1📊 AUS 518/7 (Head 163, Smith 129* vs ENG 384)
- 2🏆 Smith passes Hobbs, trails only Bradman
- 3💡 Both dropped early, punish England severely
- 4🔮 Australia on track for 4-1 Ashes victory
"Steve Smith's ruthless unbeaten century and Travis Head’s majestic 163 on day three put Australia in total control of the fifth Ashes Test against England."
Steve Smith's unbeaten 129 and Travis Head's explosive 163 dismantled England on day three of the fifth Ashes Test at Sydney, leaving the tourists 134 runs adrift at 518/7. England's 384—bolstered by Joe Root's 160 and Harry Brook's 84—crumbled under Australia's onslaught, with Brydon Carse claiming 3/108 and Michael Neser earlier snaring 4/60.
Dropped early alongside Head in a sloppy session, Smith recovered ruthlessly, eclipsing Jack Hobbs to sit second on Ashes run tallies behind Donald Bradman. Australia's momentum signals a probable 4-1 series whitewash.
Australia's SCG Domination Unfolds
England's tour nightmare deepens as Smith's gladiatorial grit and Head's fireworks expose fielding frailties. With the lead mounting, Australia eyes a commanding declaration to seal the urn.
This SCG masterclass reaffirms Australia's supremacy, turning the series finale into a rout.
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