Joe Root of England appeals to the umpire during the second day of the first Test of the Ashes series between Australia and England at The Gabba.
Australia 364/7 in 90 overs in the first innings: Robinson and Wood have been bowling hard in frequent spells to buy some off the turf and give England an early breakthrough. The partnership between Head and Stark went past 50. Australia’s lead extended to 200 runs. Can the hosts go ahead?
Australia 347/7 in 85 overs in the first innings: Four runs to open proceedings on the third day of play at the Gabba, Brisbane. The turf is providing great bounce and carry. Can Centurion Travis Head reach his 150?
Chris Woakes into the attack with the ball. Travis takes the head strike.
The third day’s play begins in Brisbane.
A look at the Gabba’s ground before the third day’s play
Day 2 Report – Australia vs England 1st Ashes Test, Day 2: Head, Warner give Australia a 196-run lead in opening Test
Australian batsman Travis Head’s unbeaten century and opener David Warner’s 94 in the final session of the second day of the first Ashes Test put Australia in a position to take the lead here. At stumps, Australia are 343/7 in 84 overs and lead 196 runs with Head (112 not out) and Mitchell Starc (10 not out) at the crease. It was a day in Test cricket when Australia made the most of their chances, while England were left to lament the missed opportunities on the field.
playing XI
Australia – David Warner, Marcus Harris, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (Week), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, josh hazelwood
England – Rory Burns, Haseeb Hameed, David Malan, Joe Root (c), Ben Stokes, Ollie Pope, joss butler (wk), Chris Woakes, Ollie Robinson, Mark Wood, Jack Leach
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