• Mitchell Marsh led Australia's stunning recovery with a spectacular hundred on his Test return in Headingley Test against England.

  • Marsh turned things around with his counter-attacking batting exhibition.

Ashes 2023: Twitter erupts as Mitchell Marsh hits a brilliant comeback century on Day 1 of the Headingley Test
Mitchell Marsh hits a comeback ton in the 3rd Ashes Test (Image Source: Twitter)

Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has made headlines once again, as he slammed his third century in Test cricket on the opening day of the 3rd Ashes Test against England at Headingley. The 31-year-old, who returned to the Test side after four years, played a remarkable counter-attacking innings after Australia found themselves struggling at 85/4 in the first session.

Winning the toss and electing to field, England had a strong start as their bowlers quickly removed Australia’s top four batters with just under 100 runs on the board. However, Marsh defied the odds and took charge against the English seamers. Partnering with Travis Head, Marsh steered Australia past the 200-run mark and reached his century off just 102 balls in the 48th over.

Notably, Marsh earned his spot in the Australian XI after all-rounder Cameron Green was ruled out due to a hamstring strain. This Test match marked Marsh’s comeback to the team since his last appearance during the 2019 Ashes at The Oval. The talented all-rounder made the most of his opportunity in the UK and played an aggressive innings, hitting 15 fours and 3 sixes en route to his century.

Even after reaching the milestone, Marsh continued to dominate the English bowlers. However, he was eventually outfoxed by Chris Woakes on the final ball before tea. Marsh finished with a superb knock of 118 runs off just 118 balls, including 17 fours and 4 sixes.

It is worth noting that all three of Marsh’s Test centuries have come against England, but this was his first away from home. Having made his Test debut in 2014, Marsh’s career tally now stands at 1,378 runs from 33 Tests, averaging 27.01. Alongside his centuries, he has also scored five half-centuries and maintains a strike rate of 52.91 in the format.

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