Australia remove Smith as England still need 126 to keep Ashes aliveADELAIDE, Australia, Dec 21, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - England lost Jamie Smith for 60 to reach lunch on 309-7 with the help of a rain delay Sunday as they battled to keep the Ashes alive in the third Test against Australia. They still need 126 runs, with Smith falling in the session to Mitchell Starc. They resumed on 207-6 with Jacks on 11 and Smith on two after overnight showers cleared. England took six wickets before lunch on Saturday to wrap up Australia's second innings for 349 with Travis Head slamming 170. It was left to Smith and Jacks to ensure it would go to a fifth day.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha December 21, 2025 03:07 UTC