Travis Head's unbeaten century propels Australia to commanding lead in Ashes Test
On the third day of the Ashes Test at an England ground, Travis Head scored an unbeaten 142 off 196 balls, leading Australia to 271 for 4 at stumps and extending their lead to 356 runs over England's first innings total of 286.
England had been all out for 286 in reply to Australia's 371, with Ben Stokes contributing 83 and Jofra Archer 51, including a resilient ninth-wicket partnership worth 106 runs.
During Australia's second innings, Head and wicketkeeper Alex Carey put on a 122-run stand for the final session, with Carey finishing 52 not out. Head's century effectively cemented Australia's control of the match.
Other Australian batsmen included Marnus Labuschagne, dismissed for 17 by Mark Tongue, Usman Khawaja who scored 39, and Cameron Green with 7 runs.
England's Will Jacks bowled 19 overs for 1 wicket and 107 runs on a surface that proved challenging for the visitors.
A contentious moment arose when Jake Weatherald was given out lbw to Brydon Carse, a decision later deemed incorrect; Australia missed a review opportunity.
Stokes's half-century was notable for being the slowest of his Test career, taking 159 balls. Ultimately, Head's century ended England's hopes of a comeback in the match on this ground.
