Day 3 of the second Test of the Ashes 2023 at Lord's saw more thrilling play as Australia amassed a 91-run lead in the first innings. England's batting lineup was once again completely destroyed by the Australian bowlers, who bowled them out for 325 in the first innings. For the second time in the game, the Australian openers Usman Khawaja and David Warner started their team steadily.
The England pacers attempted to use the favourable circumstances on Day 3 to keep Australia in check after they failed with the bat. While they were able to control the scoring pace, David Warner's dismissal on Friday, June 30, was the only productive outcome for them in the second session as Australia held them at bay during a difficult session for the batters. Usman Khawaja is undefeated on 45 as the visitors score 69 in 26 overs to increase their lead to 172 at tea. Later, Marnus Labuschagne was also dismissed for 30 by James Anderson. At stumps on Day 3, Australia lead by 221 runs.
Brief scores: Australia 416 & 130/2 (Usman Khawaja 58*; Josh Tongue 1-21, James Anderson 1-41) lead England 325 (Ben Duckett 98, Harry Brook 50; Mitchell Starc 3-88, Travis Head 2-17) by 221 runs.