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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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05 Dec: West Indies batter Shai Hope has reached his century, late on day four of the first cricket test against New Zealand in Christchurch

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05 Dec: Rachin Ravindra and Tom Latham have posted New Zealand's highest third-wicket batting partnership against the West Indies to dominate the third day of the opening cricket test in Christchurch

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01 Dec: Coach Rob Walter is comfortable with how the Black Caps are tracking heading into the three-test series against the West Indies, starting at Hagley Oval tomorrow

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