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England's Ashes Dream Crumbles in Brisbane
6 Dec
Summary
- England reached 134-6, trailing by 43 runs after Australia's 511.
- Several English batsmen made dismissals playing risky drives.
- Australia leads the series with a dominant performance at the Gabba.
England's Ashes campaign suffered a severe blow on a grim third day in Brisbane. Australia dominated proceedings, first compiling a substantial total of 511 runs, including a notable 77 from pace bowler Mitchell Starc. This put England under immense pressure in their second innings.
Chasing Australia's lead, England started brightly but quickly faltered. The visiting team collapsed to 134-6 by the end of the day, trailing by 43 runs and facing the prospect of defeat inside three days. Several English batters were dismissed attempting aggressive shots against disciplined Australian bowling.
The day's play echoed England's historical struggles at the Gabba, a venue where they have not secured a victory since 1986. With the series hanging in the balance, England's performance raised concerns about their ability to compete effectively under pressure.
