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Ashes: AUS reach 166/2 at stumps on Day 2 after ENG dismissed for 384

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Ashes: AUS Reach 166/2 At Stumps On Day 2 After ENG Dismissed For 384

By IANS News January 05, 2026 • 22:51 PM View: 466

Travis Head's unbeaten 91 and Marnus Labuschagne's 48 propelled Australia forward as the hosts reached 166/2 at stumps on Day 2, responding to England's 384 at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Monday.

Head, who is within touching distance of a 12th Test hundred and the third ton of this series, combined with Labuschagne for a rapid 105-run partnership in the evening session. Australia are still trailing England by 218 runs, with Head and nightwatcher Michael Neser (1*) unbeaten in the middle.

TAGS Travis Head Marnus Labuschagne Sydney Cricket Ground Michael Neser Joe Root Ricky Ponting Harry Brook Ben Stokes Mitchell Starc Alex Carey Jamie Smith Cameron Green Steve Smith Scott Boland Will Jacks Brydon Carse Josh Tongue Josh Tongue

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