AUS Vs ENG, 3rd Ashes Test: Australia Ride Head Ton, Stretch Lead To 356 Runs On Day 3

Travis Head smashed his fourth Test century in six innings at the Adelaide Oval as Australia took the driver's seat against England at stumps on Day 3 of the third Ashes Test Friday (December 19, 2025). The Pat Cummins-led hosts dismissed the Three Lions for 286 in their first innings, before ending the day at a healthy 271 for four with the bat. Head was undefeated on 142 and wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey not out on 52 alongside him. The Aussies thus stretched their lead to 356 runs, with six wickets still intact. Trailing 0-2, the visitors' hopes of salvaging the series have virtually been dashed.

Updated on: 19 December 2025 3:07 pm

England and Australia third Ashes cricket test day 3-Alex Carey

Australia's not out batsmen Alex Carey, left, and Travis Head leave the field at the end of play on day three of the third Ashes cricket test between England and Australia in Adelaide, Australia. | Photo: AP/James Elsby

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Australia's Alex Carey reacts after scoring 50 runs during play on day three of the third Ashes cricket test between England and Australia in Adelaide, Australia. | Photo: AP/James Elsby

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England and Australia third Ashes cricket test day 3-Travis Head

Australia's Travis Head reacts after scoring century during play on day three of the third Ashes cricket test between England and Australia in Adelaide, Australia. | Photo: AP/James Elsby

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Australia's Travis Head bats during play on day three of the third Ashes cricket test between England and Australia in Adelaide, Australia. | Photo: AP/James Elsby

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Australia's Alex Carey bats during play on day three of the third Ashes cricket test between England and Australia in Adelaide, Australia. | Photo: AP/James Elsby

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England and Australia third Ashes cricket test day 3-Josh Tongue

England's Josh Tongue, is congratulated by teammate Jamie Smith, left, after taking the wicket of Australia's Cameron Green during play on day three of the third Ashes cricket test between England and Australia in Adelaide, Australia. | Photo: AP/James Elsby

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England and Australia third Ashes cricket test day 3-Marnus Labuschagne

Australia's Marnus Labuschagne, right, awaits for the result of a video review to confirm his dismissal as he stands with teammate Travis Head, left, during play on day three of the third Ashes cricket test between England and Australia in Adelaide, Australia. | Photo: AP/James Elsby

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England and Australia third Ashes cricket test day 3-Brydon Carse

England's Brydon Carse, right, celebrates after dismissing Australia's Jake Weatherald, left, during play on day three of the third Ashes cricket test between England and Australia in Adelaide, Australia. | Photo: AP/James Elsby

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England and Australia third Ashes cricket test day 3-Jofra Archer

England batsmen Jofra Archer, right, and Ben Stokes react during play on day three of the third Ashes cricket test between England and Australia in Adelaide, Australia. | Photo: AP/James Elsby

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England and Australia third Ashes cricket test day 3-Ben Stokes

England's Ben Stokes throws his bat as he reacts after he was out bowled during play on day three of the third Ashes cricket test between England and Australia in Adelaide, Australia. | Photo: AP/James Elsby

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