England Finishes Day 2 on a High Note
England ended Day 2 of the Ashes Test with a strong performance, scoring 278 runs after losing just 4 wickets. Openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett got the Three Lions off to a good start, with Crawley leaving the field after scoring 48. However, Duckett was just two runs shy of his century when he was dismissed.
Australia Crosses 400-Run Mark
Australia had an impressive innings, with star batsman Steve Smith leading the way with another century. The team scored 416 runs in total, with Josh Tongue removing Usman Khawaja for 17 and Joe Root sending Travis Head back for 77. David Warner also contributed a half-century to the score.
Jonny Bairstow Carries Protestor Off Lord’s Pitch
During the match, Jonny Bairstow was seen carrying a Stop Oil protestor off the Lord’s pitch after the man had invaded the field.
Conclusion
England had a successful Day 2 of the Ashes Test, scoring 278 runs and taking 7 wickets for 100 runs. Australia also put up a strong performance, with Smith’s century and Warner’s half-century helping the team to a total of 416. Bairstow was also seen carrying a protestor off the pitch during the match.