Joe Root hit 118 not out to help England into a 74-run lead on day three . It was the Yorkshireman 's sixth Test century . The first two Tests were won by England, but this time they had their backs against the wall as Australia made it difficult for them with quick bowling and aggressive batting from Mitchell Starc, Steve Smith and
Joe Root hit 118 not out to help England into a 74-run lead on day three . It was the Yorkshireman 's sixth Test century . Captain Alastair Cook scored 76 in a century stand with Jonathan Trott ( 59 )