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Joe Root continued where he left off yesterday and scored a brilliant 138 not out to give England hope of bringing the Ashes home heading into Australia's first innings with the bat. Jofra Archer added an impressive 38 from 36 deliveries to frustrate the Aussies before they finally got their breakthrough and bowled the tourists out for 334. Ben Stokes' side were full of hope but the Australian top order soon quashed any optimism.

Jake Weatherald smashed his way to 72, before Marnus Labuschagne added 65 and Steve Smith 61 runs to put the hosts in a commanding position. Australia were 291-3 and cruising before Brydon Carse found two quick wickets to see off Cameron Green a

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