Ashes 2nd Test: Starc’sall-round brilliance puts Australiain charge at The Gabba; reduce England to134/6inone-sided Day3

Australia cemented their dominance in the second Ashes Test at The Gabba on day three, first extending their substantial first-innings lead before their bowlers struck crucial blows under the floodlights to leave England reeling at 134/6, still trailing by 43 runs, in their second innings.

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Resuming at 378/6, Australia's lower order, led by Mitchell Stare, ensured the home side capitalised fully on their position. Starc, who came into the day unbeaten, smashed 77 runs, helping Australia stretch their first innings total to 511. He joined hands with Scott Boland (21) to stitch a crucial 75-run partnership.

Wicketkeeper Alex Carey also made a valuable 63.

Brydon Carse was the pick of the English bowlers, finishing with 4/152.