“England struggled to contain Australia’s batsmen, showing their weakness under pressure.”
Australia moved closer to victory in the Fifth Ashes Test as Travis Head and Steve Smith played outstanding innings. Head scored 163 runs, while Smith remained not out on 129, helping Australia reach 518 for 7 and take a commanding lead over England. Their partnership of over 200 runs shifted the momentum completely in Australia’s favor.
Smith’s century was his 13th in Ashes cricket, moving him to second place on the all-time Ashes run-scoring list, behind only Don Bradman. Head’s innings highlighted his consistent form throughout the series, showing why he is a key player for Australia.
England struggled to contain the Australian batsmen, and their own batting weaknesses continued to show under pressure. Even though a few young players put up some resistance, Australia’s strong batting and bowling performance kept them firmly in control.
With this performance, Australia is set to win the Fifth Test and likely finish the series 4‑1, retaining the Ashes urn. The match also reinforced Australia’s dominance in this series and showed the importance of experience and skill in high-pressure games.