England staring down the barrel under Gabba lights

Australia are on the brink of grabbing a 2-0 lead in the Ashes after dominating a demoralised England on the third day of the day-night second Test here on Saturday.

- Agence France-Presse

The hosts batted England out of the game during the day session at the Gabba then took full advantage of the changed conditions under lights to reduce Ben Stokes's men to 134/6 at stumps, still trailing by 43 runs.

‘After losing inside two days in Perth, England are staring down the barrel in the match and the series. “We just wanted to put as many balls in the right area as we could. We bowled really well,” said seamer Scott Boland, who took 2/33 as England's batting collapsed. “They always play their shots and I feel like this kind of wicket, with some up and down, if we put as many balls in the right areas they're going to give you some chances.”