Australia vs. England Second Ashes Test Day 1
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The home side moved into the lead on another madcap day of cricket in Brisbane as England's bowling attack strained to make in-roads
Australia smashed 130-1 in just 21 overs in the first session of the second Ashes Test at The Gabba; a mini collapse from 291-3 to 329-6 in reply to Englands first-innings 334 kept the tourists alive,
Australia battled to a 44-run first innings lead after another fiercely combative day in this year’s compelling Ashes series.
England take three late wickets but are left to rue five dropped catches as Australia close on 378-6 at stumps on day two of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane.
Australia tightened their grip on the Ashes 2nd Test after solid innings from Weatherald, Labuschagne and Smith, while England’s five dropped catches and inconsistent bowling allowed the hosts to buil
Australia will be pushing to go 2-0 up against their old foe England in Brisbane after securing the first Test inside two days of pulsating cricket last month.
England make a poor start to the second Test as Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope are both out for a duck as England fall to 5-2 on day one of the second Ashes Test against Australia in Brisbane.