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3rd Ashes Test: England skittle Australia out but struggle to capitalise

NEW DELHI: Mitchell Marsh played a crucial innings of 118 runs off just 118 balls on the first day of the third Ashes Test between Australia and England at Headingley. His innings provided the backbone to Australia's total of 263 all out, as the rest of the Australian batting lineup collapsed around him.

After winning the toss, England captain Ben Stokes chose to field first on a pitch that had a green tinge to it. England fast bowler Mark Wood took advantage of the conditions and claimed impressive figures of 5-34, wreaking havoc on the Australian batting order.

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