Weatherald: Australia in a 'good position' heading into day three
Jake Weatherald praises the work of Australia's batters as the hosts build a first-innings lead over England
04/12Stumps
2nd Test (D/N), England tour of Australia at Brisbane, Dec 4-8 2025
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![England]( "England")
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![Australia]( "Australia")
378/6 * (73 ov)
Current Run Rate
CRR
5.17
Last 10 Ov (Run Rate)
Last 10 Ov (RR)
51/1 (5.1)
04/12Stumps
2nd Test (D/N), England tour of Australia at Brisbane, Dec 4-8 2025
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![England]( "England")
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![Australia]( "Australia")
378/6 * (73 ov)
Current Run Rate
CRR
5.17
Last 10 Ov (Run Rate)
Last 10 Ov (RR)
51/1 (5.1)
Root jokes England's 'wheels would've come off' if he was captain
Joe Root reflects on his first century in Australia and the current state of the second Ashes Test as Australia build a lead on day two
Match Coverage
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Extraordinary over sees Green and Smith both depart just as Australia seemed poised to bat England out of second Test
England bowlers beat as series threatens to slip away
Another sloppy, error-strewn day by the tourists could prove terminal
England's prep not to blame for Gabba fielding errors, says Root
Readiness for floodlit challenge comes in for scrutiny after dropped catches dent tourists' chances
Root: England must 'express themselves in right way' to save second Test
Free-flowing approach from England's batters came unstuck in first innings, but senior batter backs talent to fight back
Weatherald's opening gambit inspires Australia fightback
Aggressive maiden fifty ruffles England attack, before Smith, Labuschagne cement advantage
