PERTH, Australia (AP) — England took a 40-run first-innings lead after dismissing Australia for 132 early on the second morning of the Ashes cricket series Saturday.

The Australians resumed at 123 for nine, still 49 behind England’s first innings of 172 after a chaotic opening day of the Ashes .

Test newcomer Brendan Doggett and Nathan Lyon faced some torrid pace bowling from Mark Wood, who opened the attack on Day 2 with Gus Atkinson.

The last-wicket pair batted for six overs until Brydon Carse (3-45) replaced Wood and finished off the Australian innings with his second delivery, having Lyon caught by Ben Duckett in the slips for 4. No. 11 Doggett remained not out 7.

Alex Carey was Australia’s top scorer with 26.

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