England responded to reach 220-2, behind Australia by 58, on the third day at The Gabba; Joe Root (86th) and Dawid Malan (80th) share an unbroken 159-run partnership after Travis Head made 152 to lead the hosts to 425 and a 278 lead in the first inning.
Joe Root finished undefeated with 86 after sharing an unbroken 159-run position with Dawid Malan.
Joe Root and Dawid Malan led England’s comeback on day three of the first Ashes Test at The Gabba.
After Australia extended their first-inning lead to 278 in the morning session, courtesy of Travis Head’s 152, the pair joined in mid-afternoon and were still on the stumps together, putting up an unbroken 159 for the third wicket when England closed at 220-2, behind 58.
Root finished 86 without losing, 14 races less than a first century on Australian soil, and set a new England record for most events in a calendar year, while Dawid Malan is undefeated with 80 on day four.
The home team remains a firm favorite to go 1-0 up in the five-game series, but a greatly improved hitting effort in the second round has given England a glimmer of hope.
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