Sports · 19 December 2025
Travis Head's Magnificent 142 Puts Australia on Brink of Ashes Retention with 356-Run Lead
Travis Head struck an unbeaten 142 from 196 balls to lead Australia to 271-4 at stumps on day three of the third Ashes Test at Adelaide Oval, establishing a commanding 356-run lead over England. Head partnered with Alex Carey (52 not out) in an unbroken 122-run stand as Australia moved within touching distance of retaining the Ashes series. England, bowled out for 286 in their first innings reply to Australia's 371, now face the prospect of needing the highest fourth-innings chase in Adelaide Oval history to avoid a 3-0 series deficit.
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