Head, Smith Centuries Crush England's Ashes Hopes; Australia Dominates Day 3

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Firstpost•06-01-2026, 14:07
Head, Smith Centuries Crush England's Ashes Hopes; Australia Dominates Day 3
- •Australia's Travis Head and Steve Smith scored dominant centuries, deepening England's woes in the Ashes Test.
- •England endured a "hopeless" morning session, marked by erratic bowling, wasted DRS reviews, and poor fielding.
- •Head completed his third century of the series, while Smith scored an inevitable Ashes hundred, finishing 129* as Australia built a huge lead.
- •England dropped multiple crucial catches, including Head twice and Smith once, bringing their series total to 17 dropped chances.
- •Bowler Matthew Potts conceded 141 runs without a wicket; Australia ended day 3 with a 134-run lead, firming a 4-1 series win.
Why It Matters: Australia's centuries by Head and Smith expose England's deep-seated Ashes struggles, sealing dominance.
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