The Ashes appears to be over before the halfway point of the series

Australia's in charge of the third test at Headingley, at 171 for six in their second innings after day two - holding a lead of 283.

England's hopes evaporated as they fell under the spell of Josh Hazlewood with a five-wicket bag, as well as Pat Cummins and James Pattinson who scooped the other five to be dismissed for 67.

A win in this test will put Australia 2-nil up in the five-match series, enough to ensure the worst they can do is draw and retain the Ashes.

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