England’s lead is 189, riding on half-centuries from Stokes and Brook. England will be happy with their progress but Australia did stage a fightback with Hazlewood striking twice after taking th.e second new ball. The bowling has been good from Australia and they will be happy to pack off Stokes, Brook and Woakes leaving England eight down. England will look to extend the lead past the 250-run mark and get Australia to bat.
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