Cricket-Big-hitting Head sets up tantalising Ashes test finale

Cricket - Ashes - Third Test - England v Australia - Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds, Britain - July 8, 2023 Australia's Travis Head in action as he reacts to a ball bowled by England's Mark Wood Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith

LEEDS, England (Reuters) -A superb 77 from Travis Head in difficult conditions steered Australia to 224 all out in their second innings, setting England 251 to win the third Ashes test, with the hosts closing a rain-delayed day three on 27-0 in pursuit of that target.

Play did not get underway until well into the Leeds Saturday evening but when the action started, Australian wickets fell quickly to raise England hopes of ensuring their target would be more than reachable.