Brisbane: Australia bowled out England for 195 on Day 4 of the first Ashes Test to set themselves a 170-run to go 1-0 up in the five-match series.
Off-spinner Nathan Lyon started the England slide on morning session. removed opener Mark Stoneman to a low catch at slip by Peter Handscomb for 27 and followed up with the wicket of Dawid Malan for four shortly after drinks.
The telling blow was however, given by Jos Hazlewood, who trapped England captain Root leg before wicket for 51 to send the tourists tumbling to 119-5 at the lunch interval with a lead of 93.
Root's dismissal was a significant blow for England's chances of building a lead for Australia to chase in the fourth innings with five sessions of play remaining.
Root looked in good touch with his 160-minute stay before Hazlewood rapped him on the pad to the jubilation of the Australian team.
Root did not seek a review and left the ground with England in trouble.
The lower order did not stand a chance against a fast and furious Mitchell Starc. He, Hazlewood and Lyon all picked up three wickets a piece.
While Birsbane is not the most batting friendly of decks for batters in the fourth innings but Australia would themselves to get this target.