Usman Khawaja Hundred Make Australia In Good Position, Ashes England Vs Australia 1st Test.
Australia commenced Day 2 of the Ashes 2023 opener with a score of 14/0, with the objective of positioning themselves strongly by the day’s end. The English bowlers exhibited discipline in the early stages, delivering three consecutive maiden overs. The pressure of maintaining a steady scoring rate seemed to affect David Warner, resulting in him dragging a ball onto his stumps while attempting an aggressive shot. Shortly thereafter, Marnus Labuschagne made a quick exit from the crease without making a significant contribution.
Steve Smith, however, displayed comfort at the wicket until Ben Stokes dismissed him, reducing Australia to 67/3. It was then that the lower-middle order stepped up, making valuable contributions to the team’s overall tally. Travis Head impressed with a well-earned half-century, while Alex Carey remained unbeaten on 52 runs at the close of play. Cameron Green also contributed 38 runs before falling victim to a brilliant delivery from Moeen Ali.
The standout performance of the day belonged to Usman Khawaja, who played an exceptional innings, remaining unbeaten on 126 runs. This remarkable knock marked his 15th Test century. Khawaja’s solidity at the top of the order played a pivotal role in helping Australia reach a total of 311/5 by the end of Day 2. With just 82 runs needed to equalize England’s total, Australia finds itself well-positioned for a competitive battle in the remaining stages of the match.
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