Stokes and Moeen revive England's Ashes bid

England's captain Ben Stokes, center, and teammates leave the field at the end of play on the second day of the third Ashes Test match between England and Australia at Headingley, Leeds, England, Friday, July 7, 2023. - AP

LEEDS (AFP): England captain Ben Stokes's dynamic 80, his latest dashing innings kept the hosts' Ashes hopes alive before Moeen Ali struck twice in quick succession in the third Test against Australia at Headingley on Friday.

Australia were 116-4 in their second innings at stumps on the second day, a lead of 142 runs, as they looked to go 3-0 up in the five-match series and secure a first Ashes campaign triumph in England since 2001.