Ashes fifth test: Australia take lead on day three of final match

England’s captain Ben Stokes has a word with Australia’s Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne on day two of the fifth Ashes test. Photo / Photosport

Australia have taken the lead in the final session of the third day of the last test in the Ashes series.

At tea, the hosts had 377 runs for the loss of six wickets. England had been removed for 384 runs in the first innings.

Captain Steve Smith had 65 at the tea break.

Opener Travis Head earlier scored 163 to set Australia on the path to a commanding position.

Head had started the day on 91, and brought up his 150 off just 152 deliveries. He was trapped lbw by Jacob Bethell shortly after lunch.

Yesterday, England captain Ben Stokes got the wicket of Marnus Labuschagne (48) after heated exchanges between the pair.

Earlier on Monday, Joe Root hit 160 to drive England to 384.