Updated On: 30 July, 2023 09:03 AM IST | London | IANS
Ashes 2023 5th Test: Zak Crawley, Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow blasted half-centuries as England scored close to 400 runs on the third day

England`s Zak Crawley plays a shot on day three of the fifth Ashes cricket Test match between England and Australia at The Oval cricket ground in London. Pic/AFP
Zak Crawley, Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow blasted half-centuries as England scored close to 400 runs on the third day of the fifth and final Test of the Ashes 2023 series, taking a massive 377-run lead against Australia at The Oval on Saturday.
Crawley blasted a 75-ball 73, Root blazed to 91 off 106 deliveries while Jonny Bairstow hammered 78 off 103 balls as England continued with their Bazball tactics as they reached 389/9 in 80 overs at stumps on the third day.