Brisbane, Dec. 6 -- Australia continued to dominate in the ongoing Second Ashes Test against England at the Gabba on Saturday as they reached 450/8 in 99 overs, taking a lead of 116 runs at Tea on Day 3. Mitchell Starc (46*) and Scott Boland (7*) were unbeaten at the crease.

Australia resumed their innings on 378/6, with wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey (46) and Michael Neser (15) at the crease. The duo quickly added 50 runs for the seventh wicket, completing the partnership on the second delivery of the 74th over.

Carey brought up his well-deserved half-century in 52 balls during the 77th over, before England captain Ben Stokes ended the partnership by dismissing Neser for 16.

Mitchell Starc joined Carey and began attacking the England ...