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England Fights Back in Ashes Series at Lord's

In the second test match at Lord's, England fought back in the Ashes series against Australia.

29 June 2023 · 23:39 UTC

England bowled Australia out for 416, with Steve Smith scoring his 32nd test century before being caught for 110.

In response, England's Ben Duckett hit 98 and Zak Crawley added 48 before both were dismissed.

Ollie Pope and Joe Root also fell to Australia's short bowling trap, but England ended the day on 278-4, with Ben Stokes unbeaten on 17.

Australia suffered a setback when off-spinner Nathan Lyon limped off with a calf injury.