Sydney, Jan. 8 -- Australia are on the verge of defeating the Three Lions in the fifth Test of the 2025 Ashes, reaching 71 runs in the second innings on Day 5 at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Mitchell Starc led Australia's charge with the ball in the second innings as the visitors could only manage 342, with the seasoned left-arm pacer picking up three wickets, ending his Ashes 2025 tally with 32 wickets.

Travis Head (29) and Jake Weatherald (34) got Australia to a comfortable start while chasing 160 runs, putting up 62 runs. Josh Tongue got rid of Head, whereas Weatherald got out to ace English pace on the brink of Lunch as the hosts reached 71/2.

Earlier, England posted 384 in 97.3 overs after opting to bat first. Veteran batter Joe Roo...