Aussies win 2nd Test

- England's fightback in the second Test ultimately came to nothing as Australia powered to a 120-run win in Adelaide and a 2-0 Ashes lead.

Beginning the final day on 176-4 in pursuit of 354, the tourists lost nightwatchman Chris Woakes to the second ball and Joe Root for 67 in the third over, both to Josh Hazlewood.

If Root's departure all but confirmed England's fate, Moeen Ali fell six overs later to make the rest little more than a formality.

Jonny Bairstow gamely resisted for 36, but Mitchell Starc ruthlessly wrapped it up with the second new ball to finish with 5-88.

England lost six wickets in the first session and were bowled out for 233.

The hosts will regain the Ashes if they win the third Test in Perth, which begins on 14 December.
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Stumps on day 3 of the Third Test at the WACA. Straya looking good chasing England's first innings of 403.

S.Smith not out 229
M.Marsh not out 181

Aussies win the 3rd Test, and the series.

Close of play: Australia trail by 153 runs with eight wickets remaining


That was another good day for Australia, who are well set to complete a 4-0 series victory after fine batting from Warner, Khawaja and the inevitable Smith. England bowled pretty well on a flat pitch, with Mason Crane doing enough to stir excitement in those with an ounce of soul, but they don’t have enough runs to play with. It will take something pretty special for them to win the match from here. I’ll leave you with an email from Ben Parker. Thanks for your company; night!

“As OBOers love stats and cynicism,” says Ben, “I’d like to point out that only two players average over 150 in this series. Steve Smith (162) and Moeen Ali (151.66).
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