The Ashes 3rd Test Day 1: Action in images

England were 68/3 chasing Australia's 263 on a day which featured a century from Mitchell Marsh and a five-wicket haul

Updated on Jul 08, 2023 12:00 AM IST 5 Photos
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Mark Wood starred with a five-wicket haul but Australia clawed back on a see-saw Day 1 of the third Ashes at the end of which England were left trailing by 195 runs with seven wickets in hand. (Action Images via Reuters)

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England were off to a flying start with Stuart Broad dismissing David Warner and Steve Smith early while Wood and Chris Woakes got Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne respectively. (Action Images via Reuters)

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However, the tables were almost entirely flipped in the second session with Mitchell Marsh launching a stunning counter attack. Marsh, playing his first Test since November 2019, ended up scoring 118 off as many balls before falling at the stroke of Tea. (Action Images via Reuters)

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Wood completed his five wicket haul as Australia collapsed to 263 all out after Tea but they then made a good start with the ball.(AP)

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Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow ensured that England did not lose more than three wickets on Day 1, they walked back with the score 68/3(AP)

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