England and Australia Face off in Third Ashes Test at Headingley
The third Ashes Test between England and Australia is now underway at Headingley, with England beginning Day 4 in pursuit of a target of 251 runs without having lost any wickets. Rain delayed the start of play on Saturday, with the first session taking place after the tea break on Day 3.
Australia Bowled Out for 224, England’s Ben Stokes Plays Dynamic 80
Australia resumed their innings at 116 for 4, and despite Travis Head’s impressive knock of 77 runs, they were eventually bowled out for 224. Meanwhile, Ben Stokes played a dynamic innings of 80 runs for England, keeping the hosts’ hopes of winning the Ashes alive.
Moeen Ali’s Quick Succession of Two Wickets Impacts Australia’s Second Innings
Moeen Ali’s quick succession of two wickets before the close of play on Day 3 had a significant impact on Australia’s second innings, leaving them at 116-4 and holding a lead of 142 runs. With the series currently at 1-1, Australia is aiming to secure a 3-0 lead.
Playing XIs for Both Teams
Australia’s Playing XI is as follows: David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (w), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Todd Murphy, and Scott Boland. England’s Playing XI is yet to be announced.
Conclusion
The third Ashes Test between England and Australia is now well underway, with Day 4 set to be an exciting one. Both teams have a lot to play for, with Australia aiming to secure a 3-0 lead in the series and England looking to keep their hopes of winning the Ashes alive.