🔥 Match Highlights (Day 1 so far):
• Early drama as Steve Smith was ruled out just before the toss due to illness, handing a reprieve to Usman Khawaja.
Australia have elected to bat after winning the toss in this must-win Test for England.
England strike early — Jake Weatherald and Travis Head both back in the pavilion inside the first session.
Khawaja and Alex Carey steadied the innings with a big partnership to keep Australia in control.
The hosts have reached ~190/5 by late tea/afternoon session, with Carey and Inglis at the crease.
Khawaja fell just short of a comeback hundred after being dropped earlier in his innings.
📊 Score Snapshot (Day 1):
🇦🇺 ~190/5 – Khawaja 82 & Carey ≈45*
Bowling: Jacks & Stokes among the wickets for England.
🔑 Key Moments & Context:
• Khawaja’s reprieve on a low score turned into a match-shaping innings before he was finally dismissed.
• England’s bowlers have shown some fight, but Australia managed to wrest back momentum through partnerships.
• With Australia already 2–0 up in the series, another strong batting display keeps them in position to seal the Ashes.
Stay tuned for more updates as the Ashes 3rd Test unfolds live! 🏏🔥
