Ashes 2025-26: Weatherald, Labuschagne, Smith fifties help Australia take early lead in 2nd Test
Brisbane, Dec 5 (IANS) Australia’s batters made full use of England’s inconsistent bowling before a late fightback under lights kept the second Test in the balance at the Gabba. By stumps, Australia were 378/6, holding a 44-run lead after a frenetic day in which three home batters – Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith – made half-centuries.