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Australia Post 371 After Late Resistance on Day Two of Third Ashes Test
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<p>Australia were bowled out for <strong>371</strong> on the second day of the <strong>third Ashes Test</strong> at the <strong>Adelaide Oval</strong> on Thursday, adding some valuable late runs before England finally wrapped up the innings.</p> <p>Resuming the morning at <strong>326 for 8</strong>, with <strong>Mitchell Starc</strong> unbeaten on 33 and <strong>Nathan Lyon</strong> yet to open his account, the hosts took advantage of England’s tiring bowlers as temperatures climbed towards a punishing <strong>39°C</strong>.</p> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Starc Sparks Late Momentum</strong></h3> <p>Starc wasted little time in pushing Australia’s total forward, striking <strong>five boundaries in quick succession</strong> to frustrate the visitors. His counter-attacking approach lifted the total past 350 before <strong>Jofra Archer</strong> cut short the charge, bowling Starc for a brisk <strong>54</strong>.</p> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="/news-images/db7b4852ed7f1a11d07f.png" alt="Australia vs England 3rd Test Day 2" class="wp-image-314"/></figure> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Last-Wicket Stand Adds Frustration</strong></h3> <p>After Starc’s dismissal, <strong>Nathan Lyon</strong> and <strong>Scott Boland</strong> continued to add runs, stitching together a <strong>23-run partnership for the final wicket</strong>. England eventually broke through when Lyon was trapped <strong>leg before wicket</strong> by Archer for <strong>nine</strong>, bringing Australia’s innings to a close.</p> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Carey and Khawaja Lead the Way</strong></h3> <p>Earlier, <strong>Alex Carey</strong> anchored Australia’s batting with an impressive <strong>106</strong>, while <strong>Usman Khawaja</strong> looked in fine touch with a well-made <strong>82</strong>, giving the hosts a solid platform.</p> <p>For England, <strong>Jofra Archer</strong> was the standout bowler, finishing with excellent figures of <strong>5 for 53</strong>.</p> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="/news-images/9cbb8f28457ad69412d2.png" alt="Australia vs England 3rd Test Day 2" class="wp-image-315"/></figure> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Series Context</strong></h3> <p>Australia currently lead the <strong>five-Test Ashes series 2–0</strong>, following convincing eight-wicket victories in <strong>Perth</strong> and <strong>Brisbane</strong>. A win or even a draw in Adelaide would be enough for the hosts to <strong>retain the Ashes</strong>.</p> <p>With England now set to respond, the focus shifts to how their batters handle Australia’s bowling attack on a scorching Adelaide surface.</p>