Australia vs England Highlights: Day 2 of the pink-ball second Ashes Test belonged to Australia, as the hosts soared into a 44-run lead against England. Australia finished on 378/6 at Stumps, with Jake Weatherald (72), Marnus Labuschagne (65) and Steve Smith (61) slamming half-centuries. It was a particularly special day for opener Weatherald, who slammed his maiden Test fifty. For England, Brydon Carse took three wickets, while captain Ben Stokes scalped two. Earlier, England were bowled out for 334 in their first innings. Joe Root top-scored for the visitors with 138, slamming his first ton on Australian soil. Zak Crawley (76) and No. 11 batter Jofra Archer (38) made significant contributions. For Australia, pacer Mitchell Starc was the pick of the bowlers yet again, scalping six wickets.
Australia vs England Highlights, 2nd Ashes Test, Day 2 Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne Star As Australia Take 44-Run Lead
