Ashes 2025-26: Australia Makes a Comeback on Day 2

On Day 2 of the Ashes at SCG, England's strong start took a nosedive as Australia made a stunning comeback! England began at 211/3 but lost key players, including Harry Brook for 84 and Stokes for a duck. Joe Root shone with 160 runs, but Australia’s Neser stole the spotlight with 4 wickets. By stumps, Australia was cruising at 166/2, trailing by 218 runs.

Quick rundown

1.Root's 160 steadies England, proving he's still the go-to anchor in big moments.

2.Neser’s 4/60 blasts England’s morning session into fragmentation.

3.Head 91* and Labuschagne 48 keep Australia prowling at stumps day two.

4.Stokes chips in with two wickets, but England's total still looks vulnerable.

5.Neser, the nightwatchman, takes a hand blow as rain nudges the day toward the close.

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