5th Ashes Test, day 3
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England looking for back-to-back wins after two-day victory in Boxing Day game at MCG; Australia have retained Ashes, lead 3-1 after victories in first three Tests at Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide; Usm
Australia has delivered a batting masterclass on the third day of the fifth Ashes Test at the SCG. The final Test of the summer is finishing on a high for the run scorers with the Aussies ticking the scoreboard over in devastating fashion.
Only Don Bradman stands in front of Steve Smith in Ashes history after the Australian captain’s 37th Test hundred pushed England towards one final humiliation this summer.
"England struggled bowling out there consistently. "Steve Smith showed what he's capable of and we've seen it before. "If the Australians come out tomorrow and keep batting, keep piling on the runs, every run hurts for England."
Australia lead 3-1 ahead of the Sydney Pink Test, with Steve Smith captaining and Usman Khawaja bidding farewell, while England aim for back-to-back wins under Ben Stokes’ Bazball approach.
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