Ashes 2021-22: Australia Retain the Men's Ashes
Day 3: England Bowled Out for 68 in Australia's Dominant Performance
On the third morning of the First Ashes Test, Australia put on a dominant display at the Gabba, bowling England out for a mere 68 runs in just over an hour. Scott Boland shone with six wickets, setting the tone for Australia's victory.
Despite being hit on the finger by Pat Cummins, Jonny Bairstow impressed with a brilliant century. Ben Stokes, battling a side injury, contributed with a valiant 66 off 91 deliveries.
England's Disastrous Start: Starc's Brilliant Opening Ball
England's innings got off to a disastrous start, with Mitchell Starc removing opener Rory Burns with the first ball of the match. The visitors struggled to recover from this early setback, as Australia's bowlers tightened their grip.
Day 2: Travis Head's Aggressive Century Gives Australia a Significant Lead
On the second day of the First Test, Travis Head's aggressive and calculated century proved to be the cornerstone of Australia's success. Head's 152 runs off 148 balls helped Australia establish a commanding 196-run lead over England.
Australia's Squad for the Remainder of the Ashes
Following their impressive performance in the First Test, Australia has announced their squad for the remainder of the Ashes series:
- Pat Cummins (C)
- Steve Smith (VC)
- David Warner
- Marnus Labuschagne
- Travis Head
- Cameron Green
- Alex Carey (wk)
- Mitchell Starc
- Josh Hazlewood
- Nathan Lyon
England's Dismal Performance: Lose by 275 Runs
England's dismal performance continued in the second innings, as they were bowled out for 192, losing the Test match by a substantial margin of 275 runs. Australia took an early 2-0 lead in the five-match series.
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