The Ashes 2025: Australia vs England, Second Test, Brisbane - Cricket Update
Day 3 Recap: Australia's Dominance Continues
Good morning, cricket fans! You're in for a thrilling day as the second Ashes Test continues in Brisbane. Australia has been on a roll, and they've continued their dominance in the second session.
Here's a quick recap of the morning's action:
Australia resumed their innings at 378-6, and Ben Stokes struck early, dismissing Michael Neser for 16 in the second over. Jamie Smith took the catch.
Alex Carey and Mitchell Starc put on a show, with Carey's 52-ball half-century and a 33-run stand for the eighth wicket. Gus Atkinson got his first wicket of the series, catching Carey for 63.
Starc then showcased his all-round skills, scoring a half-century and taking on the England bowling attack. He and Scott Boland shared a 75-run stand for the ninth wicket, showcasing their strategic batting.
Starc's innings came to an end when he skied a catch to mid-off, taken by Ben Stokes, after a near-collision with Ben Duckett. Despite this, Starc's 76 runs were the fourth-highest for an Australian who had also taken a five-for in the first innings.
Boland and Brendan Doggett added 20 runs for the last wicket, but Will Jacks had Doggett caught at slip by Harry Brook. Doggett was eventually dismissed by Brydon Carse, caught by Ben Stokes after a near-collision with Ben Duckett.
Australia's total was 511, leaving England with a challenging task to bat for 30 minutes before the tea/dinner break. In true Bazball style, Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett decided to take the initiative, reaching 45-0 off just six overs. Crawley is unbeaten on 26, and Duckett is 13 not out. England is trailing by 132 runs.
Stay tuned for more updates as the day progresses and the Ashes 2025 continues to unfold!
