At the close of Day Two of the fifth Ashes Test between England and Australia, the Australian side reached 166 for 2 in their first innings.
England resumed Day Two on 211 for 3, continuing their first innings. The Australian bowlers wrapped up the England innings by the end of the second session, dismissing them for 384 runs.
Australia began their first innings in the third session of the day and finished strongly, ending Day Two on 166 for 2.
Travis Head was unbeaten on 91, closing in on a well-deserved century, while Marnus Labuschagne was dismissed for 48. Both Australian wickets to fall during the day were taken by Ben Stokes, who led from the front with the ball.
Earlier, Joe Root produced a masterclass for England, scoring 166 runs to register his 40th Test century, a remarkable milestone in his career.
Harry Brook provided solid support with 84 runs.
For Australia, Michael Neser was the standout bowler, claiming four wickets, while Scott Boland and Mitchell Starc picked up two wickets each.
With Travis Head approaching his hundred and Australia building momentum, the match is finely poised heading into Day Three.
