England won the toss and put Australia in to bat, immediately putting pressure with a fierce pace attack. Josh Tongue spearheaded the effort, claiming 5/45 as Australia were bowled out for 152.
England looked to capitalise on the modest target but struggled to adapt to the challenging conditions themselves, being dismissed for 110 inside 30 overs.
Australia began their third innings on the opening day itself, which saw a total of 20 wickets fall. The trend continued in the second innings, with Australia managing to post 132, as England bowled relentlessly, helped by Travis Head’s 46, the highest score of the Test match.