Ashes 2nd Test LIVE Score: AUS vs ENG – Labuschagne reaches half-century

On the second day of the Ashes 2nd Test, Australia faced England with Labuschagne showcasing resilience against the English bowling attack. In a moment of brilliance, Jofra Archer’s yorker dismissed Weatherald for 72, shifting the game’s momentum. England’s first innings concluded at 334 runs, with Root leading the charge with an unbeaten 138. Root’s partnership with Crawley and Brook steered England to a respectable total after a shaky start. However, Starc’s six wickets disrupted England’s progress, leaving them at 264/9. Archer and Root’s late stand added crucial runs for England. As the focus shifts to Australia’s batting, questions arise about England’s bowling strategy and the challenge posed by Travis Head.