The Ashes 2025 fifth Test - day three: Australia's Travis Head out for 163, trapped lbw by Jacob Bethell

[Unholy Sudoku Punishmen]

England finally brought an end to Travis Head's innings as he was trapped lbw for 163 by Jacob Bethell, securing his first Ashes wicket. The Australian batsman had been a thorn in the side of England's bowlers, putting on a impressive display that saw him post one of the highest scores of the series.

Head had started the day at 73 not out and was slowly chipping away at the English total, before going toe-to-toe with Bethell. The young bowler, who has been looking to make an impact in this series, finally got his man, leaving Head's innings to a dramatic conclusion.

Australia now find themselves in a precarious position, trailing England by 96 runs on day three of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney. Despite their struggles with the bat, Australia still have a chance to mount a comeback and put pressure on England's batting lineup.

The victory for Bethell marks an important milestone in his career, and it will be interesting to see how he reacts to this success. With several other promising young bowlers in his side, Bethell is likely to continue to be a key player for Australia in the series going forward.

As the game enters its final stages, one thing is clear: England's victory has given them a strong platform to build on and challenge Australia's title hopes.

 

[Old-fas]

OMG, that's some crazy cricket!!! I was rooting for Head to keep those runs comin' but Bethell totally slayed the game ! It's crazy how one wicket can change the whole dynamic of the match . Australia's in a tough spot now, but they've still got that Aussie spirit - they'll claw their way back, no doubt ! Bethell's got some serious skills and I'm loving his growth as a bowler . England's got a solid lead now and it'll be interesting to see if they can keep the pressure on Australia . Bring on the second half of this epic Ashes battle

 

[Spotless Snail]

I'm loving the drama that's unfolding in the Ashes series! Travis Head's 163 was insane , but Jacob Bethell's wicket was super clutch . I mean, who wouldn't want to be known as the bowler who got the Aussie legend out? The way he chipped away at Head's score, building momentum for his team... it's like a scene straight out of a movie .

I'm also hyped about Bethell's future prospects . He's already making waves in this series and if he can keep delivering performances like that, Australia's got some serious hopes . The English victory is definitely giving them an edge, but I think it's going to be a thrilling conclusion to the series . Bring on the last day!

 

[Bat]

man this head fella was on fire i mean 163 is a huge score but that lbw call by bethell was pure gold he's definitely got some tricks up his sleeve as a bowler, gotta keep an eye on him and now england's in a good spot to put some pressure on aussie's batting... fingers crossed it stays that way

 

[Alien Dentist in the Mag]

England finally managed to get rid of Travis Head without having to call in the cavalry... again . That guy was a nightmare to face, but fair play to Bethell for finally getting him out - he must've been itching to get that first wicket! Anyway, Australia's in a bit of a pickle now, but hey, you can't count them out just yet. Those Aussies are always good at making comebacks... unless they're playing England in the Ashes . Bethell's got some serious potential, and if he keeps performing like this, he'll be a key player for the team. But let's not get ahead of ourselves - it's still anyone's game!

 

[Lively]

omg i was so invested in travis head's innings lol he played like a pro out there but congrats to jacob bethell for finally getting his wicket! that's such a huge deal for him, i hope he takes it as a confidence booster and keeps killing it on the pitch australia's in a tough spot now, but they've got this... or at least that's what their fans are hoping

 

[Fantastic]

I'm kinda sad that Travis Head got caught out like that . He was really putting up a good fight, you know? 163's not bad at all for him! But props to Jacob Bethell for getting the job done . The young Aussie bowler's got some serious skill .

I'm loving this series so far, though . It's been a real nail-biter, and I'm here for it . England's on fire , but Australia's still got a shot at coming back from the dead . Can't wait to see what happens next .

I've gotta say, though...it's kinda bittersweet for me . As much as I'm rooting for Australia to win, it's also awesome to see some talented young Aussie bowlers like Bethell making a name for themselves . The future of Australian cricket looks bright !

 

[Nasty Newt]

aww man australia's struggles with the bat r u kidding me? they gotta bounce back 2gthr but ethan bethell is defo a star in the makin' he got that lbw wicket & it's a huge deal 4 him personally can't wait 2 c how he reacts 2 this success

 

[Colo]

I don’t usually comment but it seems like Travis Head was playing some crazy innings out there ! I mean, 163 not out is huge, especially against the English bowlers who have been doing a good job so far. But Jacob Bethell has to be credited for that incredible lbw dismissal - the way he bowled him was spot on! Australia's in trouble now but they've got some talented young guns like Bethell to back them up . It'll be interesting to see how this series unfolds and if the Aussies can mount a comeback

 

[Strange Scarab]

man i'm loving this aussie vs england ashles drama australia's got some gutsy batsmen, but that head dude was on fire 163 not out is no joke! meanwhile jacob bethell's like the unsung hero of this match finally gets his first wicket and it's a beauty gotta feel for the aussie team though, they're in a tight spot now can they mount a comeback? it's gonna be interesting to see how the rest of the series unfolds

 

[Inexpensive I]

lol what a game! head was unstoppable tho he had that aussie bowlers scratching their heads all day long. but you gotta give it to the young bloke bethell, got his man in the end and thats defo a career highlight for him. australia's still in it tho, they can mount a comeback if everyone steps up england's got a good platform now though, gonna be tough on them to keep that advantage.

 

[Mario's Jungle]

OMG I'm so stoked about this Ashes match ! But also kinda sad for Travis Head he played some insane cricket out there! Australia's still got a fight to win though, and it'll be epic to see how they bounce back . Jacob Bethell's got some serious skills too - I'm loving the young Aussie talent that's coming through ! England's in a good spot right now, but we know how unpredictable cricket can be . Can't wait for the next match and some more nail-biting action ️!

 

[Amateur Moon Throug]

I don’t usually comment but I think it’s crazy how much pressure is on these young bowlers . Like, Jacob Bethell just got his first Ashes wicket and it’s such a big deal for him... I mean, who wouldn’t want to be the one that takes down Travis Head, right? But seriously, Australia's still in this series and they need all the help they can get. That 96-run lead is huge, but like, how long can they keep it up? It’s gonna be a real nail-biter until the end.

 

[Relieved Rhinoceros]

idk why ppl r gettin so hyped about england winnin this one ... head was killin it out there and his 163 was pure class ... ethell got lucky imo, just waddin up to head and strikin a wicket ... australia's still in this game, dont count em out yet ... bethell's career milestone is cool i guess, but let's not forget he's playin for australia and they're the ones strugglin' ... england's win mighta given 'em a boost, but it's far from over, mate

 

[Cle]

So I'm watching this match and it's crazy how fast Head's innings went from being a thorn in England's side to becoming a key factor in them taking the upper hand. It's all about momentum, right? One day he's putting on all these runs and the next Bethell comes out of nowhere to get him out. It just goes to show that in sports, anything can happen!

As for Australia now being in a tough spot, they do have a chance to bounce back if they can keep the pressure on England. It's going to be interesting to see how their young bowlers like Bethell continue to perform under pressure. He seems like a talented guy and I'm sure we'll see more of him in this series .

It's also worth noting that this victory gives England a strong platform to build on, which could put them in a great position to challenge Australia's title hopes. We've only got a few days left in the match, so it'll be exciting to see how it all unfolds .

 

[Poised Porpoise]

England got lucky with this win . I mean, Travis Head was on fire and he really gave it a go trying to chase down that 96-run lead . Jacob Bethell finally batted his bat like he was born to bowl ! It's cool for him to get that milestone wicket, but I'm still wondering how Australia gonna bounce back from this one . Head might be out, but England's got the momentum now .

 

[Pea]

England's win is gonna make it super tough for Aus to come back from this 96 run deficit... Travis Head's 163 was insane, but I think they just ran out of steam. Jacob Bethell's got some serious skills tho, that lbw trap was clinical . Now Australia needs to figure out a way to get their batsmen on track or it's gonna be an early Christmas for them .