Ashes: Usman Khawaja, Marsh brothers put Australia on top at SCG

Usman Khawaja’s 171 put Australia in a commanding position on Day 3 of the fifth and final Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). (AFP)

Updated on: Jan 08, 2018 8:29 PM IST

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Usman Khawaja’s 171 put Australia in a commanding position on Day 3 of the fifth and final Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). (AFP)

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Resuming the day at 193/2, Australia -- led by Khawaja and skipper Steve Smith -- continued to pile on the runs. (AFP)

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The left-handed batsman Khawaja brought up his maiden Ashes century and sixth in Tests. (REUTERS)

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Smith, the highest run-getter in the series so far, reached his half-century and looked set to cross the three-figure mark. (REUTERS)

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But he fell to Moeen Ali just before lunch, giving an easy return catch to the offspinner. Smith scored 83. (REUTERS)

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Khawaja had an LBW scare but was reprieved when TV pictures showed England’s Mason Crane had bowled a no ball. (AP)

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The Australia No. 3 made full use of the opportunity and crossed the 150-run mark. (AFP)

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Shaun Marsh and Khawaja pushed on during the middle session as they put on 101 for the fourth wicket. (AFP)

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Crane finally got his first Test wicket in the third session as Jonny Bairstow stumped Khawaja. (REUTERS)

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Mitchell Marsh accelerated in the closing stages of the day and slammed a half-century. (AFP)

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The Marsh brothers combined for 104 in the final session as Australia ended the day with a 133-run lead. (REUTERS)

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Mitchell was unbeaten on 63 while Shaun was on 98. (AFP)

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It was another tough day on the field for Joe Root’s England as they managed to grab only two wickets. (REUTERS)

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The likes of James Anderson, Stuart Broad will look to strike early on Day 4 and keep Australia’s lead below 200. (AP)