Head, Warner, Labuschagne shine as Australia lead England by 196 at stumps on day 2

On the second day of the inaugural Ashes Test against England at The Gabba, Australia’s top-order batsman Travis Head, David Warner, and Marnus Labuschagne helped Australia reach 343/7 at stumps. The hosts have a 196-run lead over the visitors. Fans can buy Australia vs England Test Tickets from our website.

Travis Head, David Warner, and Marnus Labuschagne helped Australia reach 343/7 at stumps

To make up for the time lost owing to rain and accompanying terrible light on day one, Australia’s innings began half an hour earlier. The hosts didn’t get off to the greatest of beginnings, as England’s Ollie Robinson dismissed Marcus Harris for three early in the first session. The hosts rallied early, with opener Warner and Labuschagne putting on a 156-run second-wicket stand.

Wood became a member of the group after obtaining the huge fish Steve Smith for $12. Warner, who was on 94 at the time, was denied his 25th Test century when Robinson scooped him to the area of the cover. On the next delivery, the England pacer bowled Cameron Green for an excellent stoop before debutant Alex Carey escaped the hat-trick ball.

Carey and Travis Head both contributed to Australia’s 200-run victory. Carey was removed for 12 runs by Chris Woakes, ending the 41-run stand. The wicketkeeper-batsman whacked the ball straight to mid-wicket, where he was caught by Ollie Pope. Pat Cummins, Australia’s skipper, joined Head in the middle and proceeded to frustrate England’s bowlers.

Pat Cummins, Australia’s skipper, joined Head in the middle

With back-to-back fours off Leach and Ben Stokes, Head began targeting the bowlers. After the duo pushed up 300 for the hosts, England captain Joe Root interrupted the 70-run partnership between Head and Cummins by catching the Australia captain at slip for 12. Before the 81st over, England received the second new ball. As he blasted the ball through mid-on off Chris Woakes, he roared to celebrate his third Test century in 85 balls.

In the next over, the left-hander was floored with a beamer off Wood, with the ball beating his glove before bouncing onto his jaw. Nonetheless, Head continued after being joined by the physios on the field. The left-handers Head and Mitchell Stark continued unbeaten on 112 and 10, individually at stumps.

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