Ashes Drama: England Faces Challenges in Adelaide

England struggled on day two of the Adelaide test, ending at 59 for three after Australia's first innings score of 371. Despite initial resistance from Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett, England's batting collapsed. Australia leads the Ashes series 2-0 after previous victories in Perth and Brisbane.

On Thursday, England faced a challenging session on day two of the third Ashes test at Adelaide Oval, reaching 59 for three in response to Australia's formidable first innings total of 371. The scorching heat provided little respite for the batsmen.

The morning began with promise as openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett built a 37-run partnership. However, Australia's captain Pat Cummins struck early, dismissing Crawley for nine. Recurring selection Nathan Lyon's craftiness did not go unnoticed as he accounted for Ollie Pope and Ben Duckett, dismantling England's innings.

Australia's innings, meanwhile, was bolstered by Mitchell Starc's impressive 54, helping the team finish at 371. Leading England's bowling attack, Jofra Archer claimed five wickets for 53 runs to wrap up the innings. Australia, with a 2-0 lead in the series, continues to exert their dominance in the Ashes battle.