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Ashes 2023, 5th Test: Steve Smith Helps Australia Take First-Innings Lead Of 12 Runs Over England
Gritty half-century from premier batter Steve Smith, along with vital contributions from captain Pat Cummins and off-spinner Todd Murphy helped Australia take a lead of 12 runs against England after being bowled for 295 on day two of fifth Ashes Test at The Oval, here on Friday.After being 185-7 at one stage, Australia were eventually bowled out for 295 in 103.1 overs on the last ball of a riveting day two' play and managed to take a lead. Smith top-scored with 71 off 123 balls, and was supported by Usman Khawaja (47), Cummins (36) and Murphy (34).
Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett will walk out for the start of England's second innings on day three's play, with the real intrigue over who bats at number three following Moeen Ali's groin injury which prevented him from bowling on day two.
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- 06 Feb 2021 04:31
