Summary
England played Australia in the second Ashes Test match in Brisbane. By the end of the second day, Australia was ahead by 44 runs. England showed some improvement in the evening but still has a challenging battle ahead to stay in the series.
Key Facts
- England scored 334 runs in their first innings, with Joe Root making 138 runs.
- Australia scored 378 runs for 6 wickets by the end of the second day, with a 44-run lead.
- Brydon Carse took two important wickets in one over, helping England stay in the game.
- England's Will Jacks made a notable diving catch to dismiss Australia's Steve Smith at 61.
- England missed five catching chances, which affected their performance.
- Australia took control with players like Jake Weatherald and Marnus Labuschagne scoring well.
- The match is being played as a day-night Test, affecting gameplay under the lights.
- England must perform well on the upcoming days to remain competitive in the Ashes series.
