Three talking points after England's Ashes win over Australia
England's thrilling three-wicket win in the third Test at Headingley on Sunday kept the Ashes alive, with Ben Stokes's men now just 2-1 behind with two Tests to play.
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Australia's ton-up Marsh has return to remember in 3rd Ashes Test
Mitchell Marsh's run-a-ball 118 was the cornerstone of Australia's 263 all out on the first day of the third Ashes Test at Headingley on Thursday after the tourists collapsed either side of his blistering century.
Woakes strikes before England openers hold firm in third Ashes Test
United Kingdom, July 8, 2023 (AFP) -Chris Woakes led the way with the ball before England openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett held firm to give England the upper hand in a must-win third Ashes Test for the hosts against Australia at Headingley on Saturday.
England and Australia frustrated as rain causes havoc at Headingley
England’s hunt for Australian wickets was halted by the weather at Headingley, with the threat of a washout on day three of the third Ashes Test.
ENG vs AUS, 3rd Ashes Test, Day 2: Ben Stokes And Moeen Ali Revive England's Ashes Bid
England captain Ben Stokes's dynamic 80, his latest dashing innings kept the hosts' Ashes hopes alive before Moeen Ali struck twice in quick succession in the third Test against Australia at Headingley on Friday. Australia were 116-4 in their second innings at stumps on the second day, a lead of 142 runs, as they looked to go 3-0 up in the five-match series and secure a first Ashes campaign triumph in England since 2001. Mitchell Marsh, who had already marked his first Test in nearly four years with a brilliant run-a-ball 118 in Australia's first-innings 263, was 17 not out, with Travis Head unbeaten on 18.
ENG vs AUS, 3rd Ashes Test, Day 2, Live Score Updates: David Warner Departs, Australia One Down vs England In 2nd Innings
ENG vs AUS, 3rd Ashes Test, Day 2 Live Updates: Marnus Labuschagne and Usman Khawaja eye recovery for one-down Australia in their second innings vs England on Day 2 of the ongoing third Ashes Test at Headingley, Leeds. The guests took a first-innings lead of 26 runs after bowling out England for 237 on Friday. Ben Stokes scored 80 runs, fighting a lone battle for the Three Lions. Pat Cummins registered a six-wicket haul. On Day 1, Mitchell Marsh's run-a-ball 118 was the cornerstone of Australia's 263 all out. England fast bowler Mark Wood took 5 for 34 after Ben Stokes won the toss and opted to bowl. (Live Scorecard)
Australia's Ton-Up Mitchell Marsh Has Return To Remember In 3rd Ashes Test
Mitchell Marsh's run-a-ball 118 was the cornerstone of Australia's 263 all out on the first day of the third Ashes Test at Headingley on Thursday after the tourists collapsed either side of his blistering century. England fast bowler Mark Wood took 5-34 as the hosts backed up captain Ben Stokes' decision to send Australia into bat on a green-tinged pitch after winning the toss. Australia skipper Pat Cummins then reduced England to 22-2 before all-rounder Marsh, playing his first Test in nearly four years, had Zak Crawley (33) well caught at first slip by David Warner in the latest example of the tourists' superior fielding. At stumps, England were 68-3 -- a deficit of 195 runs -- with Joe Root 19 not out and Jonny Bairstow one not out on their Yorkshire home ground.
Forgotten man Marsh drags Australia back into Ashes test with stunning century
LEEDS, England: Mitchell Marsh came in from the cold to hit a sensational century and drag Australia back into the third Ashes test at Headingley on Thursday (Jul 6), steering the tourists through to 240-5 at tea.