Head, Smith Centuries Dominate 5th Ashes Test; Australia Takes Control

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Firstpost•06-01-2026, 13:29
Head, Smith Centuries Dominate 5th Ashes Test; Australia Takes Control
- •Travis Head (163) and Steve Smith (129*) slammed centuries on Day 3 of the 5th Ashes Test at Sydney Cricket Ground.
- •Australia reached 518/7, establishing a commanding 352-run lead over England's 384.
- •Smith's 37th Test ton made him the second-highest Ashes run-scorer, surpassing Jack Hobbs.
- •Smith also overtook Don Bradman for most international runs against England across all formats.
- •Head's 3rd series century made him the first Australian opener in over two decades to achieve this feat in an Ashes.
Why It Matters: Record-breaking centuries by Head and Smith put Australia in a commanding position in the 5th Ashes Test.
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