Sydney, Jan. 6 -- In a gripping session for Australia, they inched closer to wiping out England's first innings lead in the ongoing fifth and final Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in Sydney on Tuesday.

England picked up three wickets in the second session, but an unbeaten half-century from captain Steve Smith has put Australia ahead in the contest as the hosts made 96 runs.

At Tea on Day 2, Australia were at 377/6 in 91 overs. Cameron Green (8 off 13 balls, with the help of one four) and Smith (65 off 115 deliveries, including nine fours) were unbeaten at the crease. The hosts are trailing by just seven runs in their first innings.

Australia started their second session at 281/3 in 65 overs, trailing by 103 runs in respon...