Australia leads England by 134 first-innings runs after a dominant day three at the SCG, punctuated by centuries to Travis Head and Steve Smith.

A commanding batting display led by magnificent centuries from Travis Head and Steve Smith put Australia firmly in control on the third day of the fifth Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Australia has played batting musical chairs in the first three Ashes Tests — including Steve Smith missing in Adelaide. Daniel Cherny reflects on what’s happened and what it all means. The captain didn’t play the first two Tests.

Steve Smith was at his bizarre best on day three in Sydney, grinding England into the dust with his scintillating strokeplay and trademark oddness.

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Steve Smith registered his 37th Test ton on Day 3 of the fifth Ashes Test against England. With the knock Smith overtook Australian batting legend Don Bradman.