Sun Sep 22 03:51:34 UTC 2024: ## Australia Clinch 2-0 Series Lead Over England with Dominant Victory at Headingley

**Leeds, England:** Australia secured a commanding 2-0 lead in the Ashes series with a decisive victory over England at Headingley on Day 3. The win was built on a brilliant performance from Alex Carey, who smashed a fighting 74 in his second match back since being dropped from the ODI side.

Carey’s innings, combined with a crucial contribution from Mitchell Starc, propelled Australia to a strong position. England’s batting struggled to keep pace, leading to a comfortable victory for the visitors.

This latest win sees Australia firmly in control of the series, with a chance to secure the Ashes in the upcoming matches.

**Key Highlights:**

* Carey’s impressive 74 runs were instrumental in Australia’s victory.
* England’s batting faltered, failing to keep up with Australia’s aggressive play.
* This victory marks a significant setback for England and puts them under immense pressure to regain their form.

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* West Australia need 277 runs from 47 overs to secure victory.
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* Sunrisers won their match by 27 runs, applying the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method.

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