Joe Root makes his second hundred of the series, while Travis Head closes in on his third, as Day 2 of the final Ashes test between Australia and England ends evenly poised.

Australia are in the box seat to win the fifth Test after a rollercoaster Day 4 at the SCG. Jacob Bethell smashed a superb century for England, but Beau Webster picked up three crucial wicket to swing the pendulum in Australia’s favour.

Travis Head has been a revelation in this Ashes series, particularly during the second day of the Test where he scored an unbeaten 91. His aggressive style of play has seen him surpass 500 runs in the series,

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Catch the highlights of the Australia vs England, 3rd Ashes Test Day 5 from the Adelaide Oval on Sunday, December 21, 2025. The final day saw England resume at 207/6, chasing a daunting target of 435 runs. Despite resistance from Will Jacks (47) and Jamie ...

He came close in Wellington little more than a year ago, nicking off for 96 against New Zealand in Wellington. So it would follow that he might have the jitters as Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland thundered in to him while he was one shot away from his maiden Test – and first-class – hundred, right?

The England star is now level with former Australia captain Ricky Ponting on the all-time list of test centurymakers. Only Sachin Tendulker (51) and Jacques Kallis (45) have more.