Australia has strengthened its hold on the second Ashes Test. In this match being played at Gabba, Australia has scored 378 runs at the loss of 6 wickets by the end of the second day’s play. Australia is currently ahead by 44 runs in the first innings, because England’s first innings was reduced to 334 runs. On the second day, captain Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne and Jack Weatherald scored half-centuries for the Kangaroo team.

England increased their score to 325/9 on the second day. The English team had added only 9 runs to the scoreboard, then Archer was out after scoring 38 runs. England’s first innings was limited to 334 runs. Joe Root returned unbeaten after scoring 138 runs.

Second test in the hands of Australia

In the absence of Usman Khawaja, Travis Head started the Australian innings along with Jack Weatherald. There was an opening partnership of 77 runs between the two. Head was out after scoring 33 runs, but Weatherald scored 72 runs playing at a strike rate of 92. Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith took the lead, but when Labuschagne was out after scoring 65 runs, Australia lost the third wicket at the score of 196.

The England team seemed to be in a comeback mood, but then Smith and Green made a partnership of 95 runs. At one time, Australia had scored 291 runs at the loss of 3 wickets, but meanwhile, Brydon Carse brought England back into the match by taking the wickets of Cameron Green and Steve Smith in the same over. Ben Stokes gave the sixth blow to Australia by clean bowling Josh English.

Now Alex Carey and Michael Neser are becoming a problem for England. Their partnership of 49 runs for the seventh wicket seems to be very heavy for England.

Stokes and Kars got beaten up a lot.

On the second day, England’s bowlers were also beaten badly. Later Stokes bowled well, but at one time his economy rate was touching around 7. Stokes has taken 2 wickets so far, but has given away 93 runs in 17 overs. On the other hand, Brayden Kars has given away 113 runs in 17 overs and has also taken 3 wickets.

IND vs Eng Lord’s Test: The Lord’s Test between India and England has reached a thrilling turn. With the decision of the match, the tension among the players is also increasing, the effect of which is being seen on the field. The Lord’s Test saw a clash between Ravindra Jadeja and Bridan Cars. The two players collided with each other. This matter increased so much that England captain Ben Stokes came in the middle and had to solve the matter between the two.

Battle between Jadeja and Cars

In the ongoing match between India and England, when Bridan Cars came to bowl in the 35th over, there was a ruckus in the field on the last ball of this over. Jadeja and Nitish Reddy ran for the second run after running the first run fast. At the same time, Bridan Cars stood in front of Jadeja in an attempt to take another run. While completing the second run, Jadeja’s shoulder collided with the cars, but Jadeja completed the run.

Jadeja went towards Bridan cars as soon as he completed the run. At the same time, cars started shouting from the other side, then Jadeja also replied. The tension between the two increased so much that England captain Ben Stokes had to handle the middle. Stokes pacified the cars and Jadeja and put both behind.

Lafda Between Jadeja and English Cricketer (Brydon Carse) https://t.co/yhktyty6h7

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Stokes tries to harass Nitish

When Nitish Reddy was batting, Stokes tried to incite him. Reddy also continuously responded to Stokes’ words. This match between India and England has stood at a delicate turn. India had a target of 193 runs in the second innings. India have scored 112 runs at the loss of 8 wickets. If Team India has to win this match then 81 runs will have to be scored.

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