Ashes: Steve Smith scores ton but first Test remains in balance

Australia captain Steve Smith celebrates after reaching his century during the third day of the first Ashes Test match. (REUTERS)

Updated on: Nov 25, 2017 5:07 PM IST

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Australia captain Steve Smith celebrates after reaching his century during the third day of the first Ashes Test match. (REUTERS)

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England started the day well and continued to chip away at the Australian batting line up. (REUTERS)

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James Anderson removed Tim Paine and Australia seemed in deep trouble. (REUTERS)

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But Australia skipper Steve Smith dug in and scored a hard-fought century that gave them a 26-run lead over England. (REUTERS)

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Steve Smith’s gutsy innings earned him a standing ovation from The Gabba. (REUTERS)

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Australia started the second innings well, with Josh Hazlewood dismissing Alastair Cook cheaply. (REUTERS)

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Australia’s fast bowlers were fired up in the second innings Mitchell Starc even struck England captain Joe Root on the helmet, much to the concern of many. (REUTERS)

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Joe Root was checked by a team medical officer after being hit by on the helmet but was given the all-clear to bat on. (REUTERS)

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However, Josh Hazlewood struck again before the end of day’s play, this time dismissing James Vince. (REUTERS)

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Joe Root and Mark Stoneman batted through the remaining overs as England ended the day at 33/2. (REUTERS)