Ashes, 1st Test: Joe Root, Dawid Malan lead England fightback against Australia on Day 3 at Gabba

Ashes 1st Test, Day 3: Joe Root and Dawid Malan added 159 runs for the 3rd wicket as England staged a strong fightback at Gabba after conceding 425 runs in the first innings.

England fans can dream now! Captain Joe Root and Dawid Malan came up with a stunning fightback on Day 3 of the 1st Ashes Test as the visitors significantly cut down on Australia's lead. Root remained unbeaten on 86 and Malan on 80 as the duo added 159 runs for the 3rd wicket to head to Stumps on 220/2, trailing Australia's first innings total of 425 by just 58 runs.

Joe Root and Dawid Malan played positive cricket, soaking in the pressure after England openers fell early in their second innings. Australia would have looked to run through the England batting order like they did after Travis Head hit 152 to help Australia post 425 in the first innings.