Brisbane, Dec. 5 -- Another commanding session for Australia after their star batter Marnus Labuschagne scored a superb half-century that left the hosts 106 runs behind England's first innings total of 334 at the end of the second session on Day 2 of the second Ashes Test at the Gabba in Brisbane on Friday.

At the end of the second session, Australia were at 228/3 in 44 overs with captain Steve Smith (24*) and Cameron Green (22*) unbeaten at the crease.

Australia started the session at 130/1 in 21 overs with opener Jake Weatherald (59*) and Marnus Labuschagne (27*) unbeaten on the crease.

Weatherald continued his aggressive approach as he struck a boundary to Gus Atkinson during the 25th over.

Weatherald's innings was cut short after ...