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Travis Head Powers Australia to Commanding Lead in Ashes Test

By AFP News December 19, 2025 • 14:13 PM View: 703

Danger man Travis Head crunched his fourth century in as many Tests at Adelaide Oval Friday as Australia built a 356-run lead over England to stand on the brink of retaining the Ashes.

The hosts were 271-4 at stumps on day three of the third Test with Head on 142 and first-innings century-maker Alex Carey not out 52, taking the five-match series out of England's reach.

TAGS Travis Head Ashes 2025-26 England Vs Australia Adelaide Oval

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