Root and Head's batting mastery highlights Day 2 of 5th Ashes Test. (Photo: X)
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Moneycontrol05-01-2026, 17:40

Root, Head Shine as 5th Ashes Test Day 2 Ends Evenly Poised

  • Joe Root scored a masterful 160, his best Test score in Australia, leading England to 384 all out.
  • Australia ended Day 2 at 166/2, with Travis Head unbeaten on a rapid 91 runs.
  • Head's aggressive 91* off 87 balls puts him close to his third century of the series.
  • Ben Stokes claimed both Australian wickets, dismissing Weatherald and Marnus Labuschagne.
  • Neser took 4 wickets for England, wrapping up their innings.

Why It Matters: Root and Head dominated Day 2, leaving the 5th Ashes Test evenly poised.

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