Adelaide, Dec. 18 -- England ended Day 2 struggling at 213 for 8, trailing Australia by 158 runs in a gripping third Ashes Test.
The day saw spirited batting, disciplined bowling, and some memorable individual performances.
England's innings began with aggressive intent. David Duckett, despite early pressure, struck a flurry of boundaries off Cummins and Mitchell Starc, demonstrating impressive timing and placement.
Joe Root played a composed knock, but was eventually caught behind off Cummins for 19, leaving England in a precarious position.
Ben Stokes and Jamie Smith (22) also contributed valuable runs, with Smith smashing a six and three boundaries to keep England afloat. However, wickets fell at regular intervals, courtesy of discip...