Adelaide SA, First Published Dec 19, 2021, 2:04 PM IST
Adelaide: English pacer Ollie Robinson’s bowling twist surprises fans during the second day and night Ashes (Australia vs England 2nd Test). On the fourth day, in the 35th over of the second innings, Robinson bowled an off-spin instead of a fiery pace as the score stood at 79/4. Robinson conceded just two runs against Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne.
Robinson took two wickets as Australia declared their second innings at 230/9. Skipper Steve Smith and half-century hero Travis Head were bowled out for 54 in 15 overs. Head scored 51 and Smith six. Earlier in the day, Robinson dismissed Marnus Labushein (103) for a century in Australia’s first innings.
Australia have set a massive 468-run target for victory over England in the second Test of the Ashes series. Australia declared their second innings at 230 for 9 in the second session on the fourth day of the second innings with a 247 – run first innings lead. This gave Smith and his team a lead of 467 runs.
Michael Nesser (3), Marcus Harris (23), Steve Ausmith (6), Dravid Head (51), Marnus Labuchein (51), Alex Carey (6) and Mitchell Starc (19) started the fourth day at 45 for one. ) And Jay Richardson (8). Cameron Green remained unbeaten on 33. David Warner (13) was out on the third day. For England, Robinson, Root and Malan took two wickets each, while Anderson and Broad took one wicket each.
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Last Updated Dec 19, 2021, 2:08 PM IST
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