Australia is clashing against England in the 2nd test of the Ashes series.
Australia won the toss and elected to bat first. David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne smashed good knocks to help the Aussies.
Steve Smith is once again playing as the Aussies’ skipper in the longest format of the game and Travis Head is appointed as the vice captain.
Pat Cummins was ruled out of the second test as he has been isolated over covid issues.
Warner misses the Century
Australia won the toss and invited England to Bowl first. Marcus Harris and David Warner came to open the Innings for Australia.
Pat Cummins after leading Aussies to victory in his and series’ first match has been ruled out of the second test.
Steve Smith has been appointed as the skipper for Australia in the longest format of the game once again.
This is the 9th day and night test for the Aussies and they are undefeated in the format ever since it’s beginning.
The opening pair failed to gave their team a decent start once again as Australia lost their first wicket on the score of 4.
Aussies could only manage to score 4 runs by the 8th over. Marcus Harris got out after scoring just 3 runs.
Stuart Broad was making his comeback in the second test after missing out in the first one and gave England their first breakthrough.
David Warner was then joined by Marnus Labuschagne and they both helped Aussies get over the early breakthrough.
They progressed the scoreboard and joined a 172 runs partnership. This was their second consecutive 150 plus partnership, they played great knocks in the first test too.
David Warner just like the first test match lost his wicket in the 90s. He got out on 94 in the first test and missed his century by 6 runs.
He got out on 95 in the second test and missed his century by 5 runs. He before his departure did help Aussies get in a strong position.
