AUS vs ENG LIVE: Ashes 1st Test Day 2 – England look for answers as Cummins led Aussies skittle out visitors for 147 – England will have a herculean task on their hands as they take the field on Day 2 of the 1st Shes test at the Gabba on Thursday. On a rain-hit Day 1, England won the toss and decide to bat first, but the decision massively backfired for Joe Root and Co, who were bowled out for just 147. Australia will now hope to kick on and put on a massive lead on the board, with rainfall predicted to interrupt proceedings during the game. Follow Insidesport.in for AUS vs ENG LIVE updates.
AUS vs ENG LIVE: Ashes 1st Test Day 2 – England look for answers as Cummins led Aussies skittle out visitors for 147 – Follow Live Updates
England captain Joe Root won the toss and elected to bat on Day 1 of the first Ashes Test. However, an inspired bowling attack, led by newly appointed captain Pat Cummins were out for blood as they skittled out England for 147. Cummins made headlines with his epic five-wicket haul, while Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood also chipped in with wickets as England offered little resistance.
AUS vs ENG LIVE: Ashes 1st Test Day 2 – England look for answers as Cummins led Aussies skittle out visitors for 147 – Follow Live Updates
Jos Buttler and Ollie Pope tried to fight their way through with a counter-attacking partnership but were sent back to the pavilion in quick succession in what was a day to remember for the Aussies. However, the rest of the Day 1 was washed out due to rain and the hosts will now begin their inning on Day 2.
Australia will have their tails up with England missing the services of both Stuart Broad and James Anderson for the series opener. While Anderson was rested for the game, Broad was not picked, with Root opting for the trio of Chris Woakes, Mark Wood and Ollie Robinson with Ben Stokes for company.
AUS vs ENG LIVE: Ashes 1st Test Day 2 – England look for answers as Cummins led Aussies skittle out visitors for 147 – Follow Live Updates
The conditions are likely to be overcast with rainfall expected during the game, and England seamers led by Woakes will hope to make full use of the conditions and get some early wickets to put pressure back on the Aussies. The conditions are suitable for batting with the ball coming onto the bat nicely, and Australia will hope for a big first-innings total to pile pressure on the visitors.