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England in danger after another collapse in Perth

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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