ENG vs AUS, 2nd Ashes Test, Day 1 Highlights: Australia dominated Day 1 vs England.© AFP
ENG vs AUS, 2nd Ashes Test, Day 1 Highlights: Fifties from Steve Smith, Travis Head and David Warner helped Australia end Day 1 at 339 for 5 against England in the second Ashes Test at Lord’s London. While Warner’s 66 set the tone for Australia, Smith’s 85 not out held the fort for the Pat Cummins-led side. Travis Head’s 77 off 73 only added to the problems of England. Josh Tongue and Joe Root claimed two wickets apiece while Ollie Robinson scalped one wicket. England skipper Ben Stokes won the toss and opted to bowl. (Scorecard)
England (Playing XI): Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes(c), Jonny Bairstow(w), Stuart Broad, Ollie Robinson, Josh Tongue, James Anderson
Australia (Playing XI): David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey(w), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins(c), Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood
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