Travis Head’s third century of the series and Steve Smith’s first have guided Australia to a 134-run first-innings lead over England by stumps on the third day of the fifth and final Ashes test.

Australia have won the fifth Ashes Test to complete a comprehensive 4-1 series victory over England. The Aussies chased down the required 160 runs for the loss of five wickets to wrap up the win at the SCG on Thursday afternoon.

Rock-solid Jacob Bethell was 79 not out as England narrowed Australia's lead to just nine runs by tea on day four of the fifth and final Ashes Test on Wednesday, but veteran Joe Root fell cheaply.Australia lead the series 3-1 and have already retained the Ashes,

Joe Root's second century of the series kept an Australian rally in check at lunch on Day 2 of the fifth and final Ashes test on Monday. Root's masterful, unbeaten 138 was the highlight of the morning session as Australia's bowlers chipped away at the middle order to have England at 336-6 at lunch.

England captain Ben Stokes leaves with the field with a right adductor injury on day four of the fifth Ashes Test against Australia in Sydney

An emotional Usman Khawaja kissed the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) turf after being dismissed by Josh Tongue on Day 5 of the final 2025-26 Ashes Test.

Travis Head has quietly built a reputation as one of the biggest big-match players in modern cricket. From winning Man of the Match in the 2023 ODI World Cup final to doing the same in the 2023 World Test Championship final,