ENG vs AUS Ashes 2nd Test, Day 2 Highlights

Steve Smith scored his 32nd Test century, and Australia dominated the England attack, despite losing wickets quickly in the first session. Australia’s debutant Josh Tongue took his third wicket, and Ollie Robinson took the last. England scored quickly, but Australia’s short ball barrage in the third session led to England losing three wickets, including Joe Root. Ben Stokes and Harry Brook helped Australia reach stumps, leaving England 278/4 at the end of ENG vs AUS Ashes 2nd Test Day 2.

England end Day 2 on 278/4

England trailed by 138 runs, 359 runs, and 9 wickets today. Stokes and Brook’s partnership gave them the advantage after losing three wickets in 45 minutes. They are on 56 runs off 94 balls for the fifth wicket.

 Steve Smith to bowl the last over of the day!

13 years ago, Smith took his maiden Test wicket at this ground. He became a superstar and is now considered an all-time great batter. He is now bowling to Stokes for an interesting over.

Lyon update

Nathan Lyon sustained a right calf injury during the final session of Cricket Australia, and will be assessed after play.

DUCKETT MISSES OUT ON HIS CENTURY!

He hits a top edge, but a short ball ploy misses a century for England. He tries to reach the pavillion, receiving a pat from Joe Root and applause from Lord’s.

32ND TEST CENTURY FOR SMITH!

He now has the same number of Test centuries as Steve Waugh, who held the previous record. He had taken roughly four balls to reach 99, with Anderson’s stunning yorker serving as the final one. Lord’s was making all kinds of noises, but Smith has ice coursing through him.