Channel Nine commentary team members pose for a selfie in their MJ Bale Pink Jackets in support of McGrath Pink Test, at the start of Day 3 in Sydney.

Usman Khawaja anchored the Australian innings with his maiden Ashes hundred, and sixth overall in Tests.

Moeen Ali broke the 188-run stand between Khawaja and Smith by taking a low return catch to send the Australian captain back.

Smith fell 17 short of a record fourth hundred in this Ashes series, and 13 short of aggregating 700.

Mason Crane almost had Khawaja out but DRS revealed the debutant had overstepped.

Shaun Marsh registered his Test career's 10th half-century.

Khawaja and Marsh added 101 runs for the fourth wicket stand.

Mason Crane got his maiden Test wicket as he dismissed Khawaja for 171.

Marsh brothers put on 104 runs for the unbroken fifth wicket stand, at stumps on Day 3.

Mitch Marsh finished the day unbeaten on 63.