Ashes: Head's counterattack puts Australia back in control after Root's 160
Ashes: Head's counterattack puts Australia back in control after Root's 160
Joe Root scored a brilliant 160 for England, reaching 384. Australia fought back strongly with Travis Head's unbeaten 91. Despite losing two wickets, Australia ended the day at 166 for 2. Root’s masterful knock — his 41st Test century, drawing him level with Ricky Ponting — finally ended when Michael Neser pulled off a superb caught-and-bowled, the seamer finishing with figures of 4 for 60.
Joe Root scored a brilliant 160 for England, reaching 384. Australia fought back strongly with Travis Head's unbeaten 91. Despite losing two wickets, Australia ended the day at 166 for 2. Root’s masterful knock — his 41st Test century, drawing him level with Ricky Ponting — finally ended when Michael Neser pulled off a superb caught-and-bowled, the seamer finishing with figures of 4 for 60.
Joe Root scored a brilliant 160 for England, reaching 384. Australia fought back strongly with Travis Head's unbeaten 91. Despite losing two wickets, Australia ended the day at 166 for 2. Root’s masterful knock — his 41st Test century, drawing him level with Ricky Ponting — finally ended when Michael Neser pulled off a superb caught-and-bowled, the seamer finishing with figures of 4 for 60. 
