Australia win by 275 runs despite Jos Buttler’s final-day heroics

Australia have taken a 2-0 series lead in the Ashes after registering a convincing 275-run victory over England in the second Test at the Adelaide Oval. The hosts had to work hard for their rewards on day five due to an epic rearguard effort from Jos Buttler, but Steve Smith’s side eventually finished the job […]

Australia six wickets away from taking 2-0 series lead

Australia closed in on victory on day four of the second Test in Adelaide, picking up four wickets before the close of play after setting England a target of 468 in the fourth innings. Mitchell Starc landed the killer blow in the final over of the day, nicking off Joe Root on 24 to end […]

Starc, Lyon shine for Australia as England suffer another batting collapse

England’s Ashes hopes continued to crumble on day three of the second Test in Adelaide as the visitors collapsed from 150 for two to 236-all-out to give Australia a first-innings lead of 237. Joe Root and Dawid Malan steadied the ship for England in the morning session with another excellent century partnership, but Mitchell Starc […]

England lose both openers after Australia make 473

It was another dominant day for Australia in the second Test at Adelaide, with Joe Root’s men facing an uphill task to find their way back into the series. After declaring on 473 for nine in the first innings, the hosts removed both openers in their short burst with the new ball before a flash […]

Warner, Labuschagne punish England to give Australia the honours on Day 1

Australia picked up in Adelaide right from where they left off in Brisbane as the hosts ended the opening day of the pink-ball Test in a comfortable position at 221 for two. David Warner and Labuschagne starred in the first innings once again, making 95 runs each and sharing a gritty 172-run stand on an […]