ENG 1ST

OUT! Caught. Brendan Doggett to Jofra Archer. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control to deep backward square leg, caught by Labuschagne. Marnus takes a hanger at deep backward square, and England are bowled out for 334. Joe Root remains unbeaten on 138, and Archer made a valuable contribution of 38 coming in at number 11. The Australian openers rush back to the pavilion, and they will be looking to bat on a sunny afternoon with the pitch flattening out. Mitchell Starc picked up a six-wicket haul for his team. Join us for the next innings in a while.

OUT! Caught. Mitchell Starc to Brydon Carse. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, outside edge, caught by Carey. Edged and gone.

OUT! Caught. Mitchell Starc to Gus Atkinson. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot flick, top edge in the air uncontrolled to fine leg, caught by Carey. 18th five-wicket haul for Starc.

OUT! Caught. Mitchell Starc to Will Jacks. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, outside edge to second slip, caught by Smith. Jacks goes for a big drive, but it took the edge to the slip cordon.

OUT! Bowled. Scott Boland to Jamie Smith. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed. Peach of the delivery from Boland.

OUT! Run Out. Brendan Doggett to Ben Stokes. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot dropped, to point, direct hit by Inglis. Momentum changing wicket.

OUT! Caught. Mitchell Starc to Harry Brook. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, outside edge in the air uncontrolled to second slip, caught by Smith. Brook departs for 31 runs when facing the first ball against Starc in this match.

OUT! Caught. Michael Neser to Zak Crawley. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, bottom edge, caught by Carey. Australia back with the Crawley wicket. A fine knock comes to an end.

OUT! Bowled. Mitchell Starc to Ollie Pope. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, bottom edge. Starc does it again. Pope doesn't trouble the scorer.

OUT! Caught. Mitchell Starc to Ben Duckett. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge to first slip, caught by Labuschagne. Starc had a habit of taking the first wicket on the very first over.

AUS 1ST

OUT! Caught. Will Jacks to Brendan Doggett. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge to first slip, caught by Brook. Australia's innings comes to an end with a superb batting display, giving them a healthy 177-run lead. Every batter contributed, though Mitchell Starc's late 77 was surprisingly the top score. Brydon Carse claimed four wickets, but England were clearly frustrated as Australia's tail kept them in the field on a hot afternoon. Will the physical fatigue affect England's reply in batting? We will find out soon.

OUT! Caught. Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc. Back of a length, off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to extra cover, caught by Stokes. Starc falls after playing a tremendous knock.

OUT! Caught. Gus Atkinson to Alex Carey. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, top edge, caught by Smith. A valuable innings from Alex Carey comes to an end.

OUT! Caught. Ben Stokes to Michael Neser. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, outside edge, caught by Smith. Captain gave the much-needed breakthrough.

OUT! Bowled. Ben Stokes to Josh Inglis. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, missed. Cleaned him up with a beauty.

OUT! Caught. Brydon Carse to Steve Smith. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to backward square leg, caught by Jacks. Oh, what a hanger from Will Jacks.

OUT! Bowled. Brydon Carse to Cameron Green. Half volley, off stump backing away cutting, missed. Carse unsettles Cameron Green, and he loses his stumps.

OUT! Caught. Ben Stokes to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, top edge, caught by Smith. Ben Stokes with the golden arm has broken this partnership.

OUT! L.B.W. Jofra Archer to Jake Weatherald. Yorker, off stump on the front foot flick, hit pad. Pinpoint yorker! Weatherald's classy knock comes to an end.

OUT! Caught. Brydon Carse to Travis Head. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot flick, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid on, caught by Atkinson. First breakthrough for England and it's a big one.

ENG 2ND

OUT! Caught. Michael Neser to Brydon Carse. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, outside edge in the air uncontrolled to first slip, caught by Smith. All out! England lost four wickets in quick succession and handed Australia a target of 65. Steve Smith took a great catch to remove Will Jacks, and the momentum swung back to the hosts. Ben Stokes was gutted to get out on fifty after battling hard for 152 balls. Michael Neser bagged a five-wicket haul on his home ground for his relentless bowling display. Join us for Australia's reply in a while.

OUT! Caught. Brendan Doggett to Gus Atkinson. Short, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid wicket, caught by Smith. Great field placement as the Skipper himself takes the catch.

OUT! Caught. Michael Neser to Ben Stokes. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, outside edge, caught by Carey. Edged and taken! What a catch from Alex Carey, and Australia are back in it. It's Ben Stokes who departs for 50.

OUT! Caught. Michael Neser to Will Jacks. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge to first slip, caught by Smith. Spectacular catch from Steve Smith.

OUT! Caught. Mitchell Starc to Jamie Smith. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, outside edge, caught by Carey. Starc is on fire. Jamie Smith goes back to the hut.

OUT! Caught. Scott Boland to Harry Brook. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge, caught by Carey. This time, he gets his man. Brook is gone for 15 runs.

OUT! Caught. Mitchell Starc to Joe Root. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, outside edge, caught by Carey. The on-field umpire needs to reverse his decision.

OUT! Caught & Bowled. Michael Neser to Zak Crawley. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled back to bowler, caught by Neser. Photocopy of the Pope's dismissal.

OUT! Caught & Bowled. Michael Neser to Ollie Pope. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled back to bowler, caught by Neser. Soft dismissal.

OUT! Bowled. Scott Boland to Ben Duckett. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, bottom edge. Boland strikes on his very first over in this innings.

AUS 2ND

OUT! Caught. Gus Atkinson to Marnus Labuschagne. Seaming in back of a length, wide outside off stump swayed away Fended, Gloved, caught by Smith. Marnus is gone! Something to cheer for the England fans.

OUT! Bowled. Gus Atkinson to Travis Head. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, bottom edge. Dragged on for Travis Head!

Over 77. 1 run. Bowler: Brendan Doggett. England: 334/10(rr 4.34)

Brendan Doggett to Joe Root. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Inglis.

Over 76. 4 runs. Bowler: Mitchell Starc. England: 333/9(rr 4.38)

Mitchell Starc to Jofra Archer. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Carey.

Mitchell Starc to Jofra Archer. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot defending, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Boland.

Mitchell Starc to Jofra Archer. Length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Inglis.

Mitchell Starc to Jofra Archer. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.

FOUR! Mitchell Starc to Jofra Archer. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep cover for 4 runs.

Mitchell Starc to Jofra Archer. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Head.

Over 75. 4 runs. Bowler: Brendan Doggett. England: 329/9(rr 4.39)

Brendan Doggett to Jofra Archer. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Labuschagne.

Brendan Doggett to Joe Root. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Starc.

Brendan Doggett to Jofra Archer. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Labuschagne.

Brendan Doggett to Jofra Archer. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Carey.

Brendan Doggett to Joe Root. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Labuschagne.

Brendan Doggett to Joe Root. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid wicket for no runs, mis-fielded by Neser.

Hello and welcome to Day 2 of the second Test between Australia and England at the Gabba. England resumes slightly in front of the game, with Joe Root steady at the crease and Jofra Archer offering valuable support. Root is timing the ball beautifully, rotating strike and punishing loose deliveries, while Archer is holding firm to frustrate the Australian attack. Australia's bowlers will be keen to pick up the last wicket, and head out for the second innings. Let's get ready for another exciting day.

Michael Neser to Jofra Archer. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, back to bowler for no runs. That's Stumps on Day 1. England close the day on 325 for 9, and they'll be particularly pleased with the late flourish provided by the final-wicket stand, 61 valuable runs off just 44 deliveries, shifting the momentum their way at the end of play. The headline of the day belongs to Joe Root, who finally brings up his first Test century on Australian soil, a superbly crafted innings that held England together. Zak Crawley also played a crucial hand earlier in the day, his positive strokeplay ensuring the scoreboard kept ticking when England needed it most. Australia, meanwhile, had their moments. The turning point in the final session came with the run-out of Ben Stokes, a brilliant piece of work from Josh Inglis, who capitalised on a moment of hesitation. Mitchell Starc then sparked a late charge, claiming three wickets in quick succession to drag the Aussies back into contention. As we head into Day 2, all eyes will be on Joe Root and Jofra Archer, who remain unbeaten. England will hope this partnership extends deeper into the morning, while Australia will be desperate to wrap things up swiftly.

Michael Neser to Jofra Archer. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Inglis.

Over 118. no runs. Bowler: Will Jacks. Australia: 511/10(rr 4.33)

Will Jacks to Brendan Doggett. Off break length ball, to leg on the front foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Pope.

Will Jacks to Brendan Doggett. Off break length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Duckett.

Over 117. 3 runs. Bowler: Brydon Carse. Australia: 511/9(rr 4.37)

Brydon Carse to Brendan Doggett. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot dropped, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Archer.

Brydon Carse to Scott Boland. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed to cover for 1 run, fielded by Archer.

Brydon Carse to Scott Boland. Short, down leg side ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Smith.

Brydon Carse to Scott Boland. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Smith.

Brydon Carse to Scott Boland. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Smith.

Wide Brydon Carse to Scott Boland. Short, to leg on the back foot shoulders arms, Left for 1 run, fielded by Smith.

Brydon Carse to Scott Boland. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Fended, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Pope.

Over 116. 4 runs. Bowler: Will Jacks. Australia: 508/9(rr 4.38)

Will Jacks to Brendan Doggett. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge to first slip for no runs, fielded by Brook.

Will Jacks to Brendan Doggett. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Pope.

Will Jacks to Brendan Doggett. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, inside edge to fine leg for 2 runs, fielded by Crawley.

Will Jacks to Scott Boland. Off break length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Crawley.

Will Jacks to Scott Boland. Off break length ball, to leg on the back foot pushing, back to bowler for no runs.

Will Jacks to Brendan Doggett. Off break half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, to deep extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Carse.

Over 115. 2 runs. Bowler: Brydon Carse. Australia: 504/9(rr 4.38)

Over 76. no runs. Bowler: Michael Neser. England: 241/10(rr 3.17)

Michael Neser to Brydon Carse. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Inglis.

Over 75. 7 runs. Bowler: Brendan Doggett. England: 241/9(rr 3.21)

Brendan Doggett to Jofra Archer. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Inglis.

FOUR! Brendan Doggett to Jofra Archer. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.

Brendan Doggett to Jofra Archer. Short, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Green.

Brendan Doggett to Brydon Carse. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, hit helmet to third man for 1 run, fielded by Starc.

Brendan Doggett to Jofra Archer. Back of a length, wide outside off stump moves in front pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Green.

Brendan Doggett to Brydon Carse. Back of a length, down leg side backing away driving, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Head.

Over 74. 3 runs. Bowler: Michael Neser. England: 234/9(rr 3.16)

Michael Neser to Jofra Archer. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.

Michael Neser to Brydon Carse. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward square leg for 3 runs, fielded by Boland.

Michael Neser to Brydon Carse. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid on for no runs, fielded by Starc.

Michael Neser to Brydon Carse. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.

Michael Neser to Brydon Carse. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Inglis.

Over 73. 2 runs. Bowler: Brendan Doggett. England: 231/9(rr 3.16)

Brendan Doggett to Jofra Archer. Short, wide outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Carey.

Brendan Doggett to Jofra Archer. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Fended, Gloved in the air uncontrolled for no runs, fielded by Carey.

Over 10. 12 runs. Bowler: Gus Atkinson. Australia: 69/2(rr 6.90)

SIX! Gus Atkinson to Steve Smith. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep square leg for 6 runs. What a shot! Steve Smith is pumped as Australia win by eight wickets and take a 2-0 lead in the series here at the Gabba. After a wicketless opening session, Australia came out firing in the second and picked up the remaining four wickets. Chasing 65, they cruised toward the target in just ten overs, though they did lose a couple of wickets to Gus Atkinson's quality bowling. England will need to quickly reassess and adjust their plans before the third Test in Adelaide to keep the series alive. Mitchell Starc is the Player of the Match.

Gus Atkinson to Jake Weatherald. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, outside edge in the air uncontrolled to third man for 1 run, fielded by Carse.

Gus Atkinson to Jake Weatherald. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Stokes.

FOUR! Gus Atkinson to Jake Weatherald. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past long on for 4 runs.

Gus Atkinson to Steve Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Archer.

Gus Atkinson to Steve Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.

Over 9. 15 runs. Bowler: Jofra Archer. Australia: 57/2(rr 6.33)

Jofra Archer to Jake Weatherald. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid on for no runs, fielded by Carse.

Jofra Archer to Steve Smith. Length ball, off stump on the back foot driving, well timed in the air under control to third man for 1 run, fielded by Jacks.

SIX! Jofra Archer to Steve Smith. Back of a length, off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over fine leg for 6 runs.

FOUR! Jofra Archer to Steve Smith. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled past fine leg for 4 runs.

Jofra Archer to Steve Smith. Seaming in back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Smith.

FOUR! Jofra Archer to Steve Smith. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.

Over 8. 1 run. Bowler: Gus Atkinson. Australia: 42/2(rr 5.25)

Gus Atkinson to Jake Weatherald. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Smith.

Gus Atkinson to Jake Weatherald. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Smith.

Gus Atkinson to Steve Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to point for 1 run, fielded by Stokes.

Gus Atkinson to Marnus Labuschagne. Seaming in back of a length, wide outside off stump swayed away Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Smith.

Batters	R	B	4S	6S	S/R
T Headb Atkinson	22	22	2	1	100
J Weatheraldnot out	17	23	2	0	73.91
M Labuschagnec Smith b Atkinson	3	6	0	0	50
S Smithnot out	23	9	2	2	255.56
C Greendid not bat
J Inglisdid not bat
A Careydid not bat
M Neserdid not bat
M Starcdid not bat
S Bolanddid not bat
B Doggettdid not bat

Bowling	O	M	R	W	NB	WD	E/R
J Archer	5	0	28	0	0	0	5.6
A Atkinson	5	0	37	2	0	0	7.41

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