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Ashes 2025-26: Weatherald, Labuschagne, Smith Fifties Help Australia Take Early Lead In 2nd Test
Jake Weatherald: Australia’s batters made full use of England’s inconsistent bowling before a late fightback under lights kept the second Test in the balance at the Gabba. By stumps, Australia were 378/6, holding a 44-run lead after a frenetic day in which three home batters – Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith – made half-centuries.
England began the day by adding 70 for the tenth wicket as Joe Root (138 not out) and Jofra Archer (38) extended their stand. Archer’s innings ended when he flicked Brendan Doggett to deep backward square, where Marnus Labuschagne completed a diving catch. England were all out for 334.
In reply, Australia initially started slowly before Weatherald (72) shifted the momentum. The left-hander struck a flurry of boundaries, including three in one over off Gus Atkinson, and added 77 in just 10 overs with Travis Head.
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