Ashes Series: Australia Defeat England in Second Test

SYDNEY: Australia clinched victory in the second Test of the Ashes series, defeating England by eight wickets on the fourth day of the match.

The match, played at the Gabba, resumed with England at 134 for 6. However, the English team was bowled out for 241.

For Australia, Michael Neser was the standout performer with five wickets, while Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland took two wickets each, and Brendan Doggett claimed one.

Australia were given a target of 65 runs, which they chased down comfortably with the loss of just two wickets.

Travis Head scored 22 runs and Jake Weatherald made 17 before getting out. Captain Steve Smith remained unbeaten on 23, alongside Marnus Labuschagne, who was not out on 3.

Australia’s Unique Record

During this Test, Australia achieved a remarkable batting milestone.

For the first time in Ashes history, all 11 Australian batters reached double figures in a single innings.

Australia had previously accomplished this feat twice:

• In 1948 against India
• In 1992 against Sri Lanka

However, this was the first time in the Ashes, which has been contested since 1882, that all 11 Australian batters reached double digits, marking a historic moment in the series.

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