England in danger after another collapse in Perth
Summary
On the second day of the Ashes Test in Perth, England's cricket team experienced a dramatic collapse, losing six wickets quickly and leaving Australia needing 205 runs to win. Australia's Mitchell Starc achieved a notable 10-wicket haul, and England's late partnership added some runs but not enough for a strong lead.Key Facts
- England's cricket team experienced a quick downfall, losing six wickets for 39 runs in just 11 overs.
- Mitchell Starc, an Australian bowler, took 10 wickets in this Ashes Test match, a feat last accomplished by Shane Warne 20 years ago.
- England ended their innings at 164 runs after a promising start with a 65-run stand between Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope.
- Australia requires 205 runs in their second innings to win the match.
- England's Zak Crawley was dismissed for a duck (zero runs) and was out twice in just 11 balls.
- Gus Atkinson and Brydon Carse added a late 50-run partnership, hitting four sixes between them.
- The match featured fast bowling on a bouncy pitch, causing challenges for batsmen on both teams.
- Australia's Usman Khawaja and Nathan Lyon faced issues, with Khawaja not opening due to time off the field and Lyon having hip trouble.
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