Australia beats England by 120 runs in 2nd Ashes

Australia beats England by 120 runs in 2nd Ashes

Australia have beaten England by 120 runs in the 2nd Ashes Test at the Adelaide Oval to take a 2-0 lead in the 5 match series.

Steve Smith
Photo: Guyana Cricket


On Day 5, England lost six wickets in the first session and were bowled out for 233 shortly before tea.

Mitchel Starc picked up 5 wickets for 88 runs to finish with match figures of 8 for 137


Shaun Marsh was named Player of the match after his 126 not out in the 1st Innings



The hosts will regain the Ashes if they win the third Test in Perth, which begins on 14 December.


England have not won at the Waca since 1978 and must reverse an awful run in Australia - they have now lost seven consecutive Tests down under - to have any chance of retaining the urn.


Joe Root's men only need a draw to keep the Ashes, but England have never come from 2-0 down to draw or win a series against Australia.

Show's Stories