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England still face an uphill battle to get back into the second Ashes test, but have opened the door at the very least after a strong final hour to end day two

England still face an uphill battle to get back into the second Ashes test, but have opened the door at the very least after a strong final hour to end day two

6 December 2025

The tourists bagged three wickets in the closing stages, with the hosts losing three for 38 at one stage to be 378 for six at the close - a lead of 44.

Australia had been 291 for three before England dismissed the set batsmen Steve Smith and Cameron Green in the one over.

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01 Mar: Black Caps coach Rob Walter has confessed he stuck to his book as his side's T20 World Cup future was up in the air

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