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England Fights Back But Ashes Hang in Balance
5 Dec
Summary
- England missed five crucial catch opportunities.
- Carse's spell revived England's hopes late on day two.
- Australia closed on 378-6, holding a 44-run lead.
England produced a spirited fightback late on day two of the second Ashes Test at the Gabba, yet their prospects of remaining in the series remain precarious. The tourists missed five significant catching opportunities, allowing Australia to build a lead. Australia concluded the day's play at 378 for six, establishing a 44-run advantage.
Australia had been poised for a substantial first-innings lead until a fiery spell from Brydon Carse shifted the momentum. In a single over, Carse dismissed Cameron Green for 45 and then had Steve Smith caught for 61. This crucial breakthrough, along with the earlier wicket of Josh Inglis, saw Australia lose three wickets for just 38 runs.
England's own batting effort had earlier seen them dismissed for 334. Despite the late surge of wickets, the missed chances, including one from Travis Head and multiple by Alex Carey and Michael Neser, could prove costly. The effectiveness of England's fightback will be tested on day three.
