Australia also secured an unassailable 3-0 lead with two games remaining in the series, extending England\u2019s winless streak in Australia to a remarkable 18 Tests.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
After sailing to a win on Day 5 of the third Test, Labuschagne, speaking to ABC Radio, said, \u201cAll the media hype, we have to say it, being called the worst Australian team in 15 years, it\u2019s nice to be sitting where we are 3 nil up.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
After a strange 40-minute rain delay in the morning, which surprisingly didn't involve any rain, England intermittently appeared to have a slim chance of achieving the impossible as wicketkeeper Smith stepped up against Australia\u2019s weakened bowling attack.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 25-year-old hit both Lyon and Cameron Green for boundaries within the first half hour of play, showing a willingness to maintain a positive approach despite the daunting task of chasing 435.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The rebellious trio of Jamie Smith (60 runs), Will Jacks (47), and Brydon Carse (39 not out) fought hard for about three hours on day five, but their attempt at a world record fourth innings chase ended when they were all out for 352. An impressive Labuschagne catch at second slip broke a strong English partnership, dismissing Jacks as the last remaining batter and nearly sealing the visitors\u2019 fate.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 25-year-old hit both Lyon and Cameron Green for boundaries within the first half hour of play, showing a willingness to maintain a positive approach despite the daunting task of chasing 435.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Scott Boland was the one to hit the final nail in the coffin and seal Australia\u2019s winning fate as he nicked off England\u2019s No. 11 batter Josh Tongue to second slip, halfway through the session after lunch.<\/p>\r\n\r\n