Adelaide Test: England collapse on Day 5 as Australia take 2-0 lead in Ashes

Australia have taken a 2-0 lead in the Ashes after winning the Adelaide Test by 120 runs. (AP)

Updated on: Dec 06, 2017 4:50 PM IST

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Australia have taken a 2-0 lead in the Ashes after winning the Adelaide Test by 120 runs. (AP)

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England began the day at 176/4, with Joe Root and Chris Woakes at the crease. (AP)

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It didn’t take long for the hosts to strike, as Josh Hazlewood removed Woakes. (REUTERS)

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England skipper Root was the next one to be dismissed as Hazlewood handed the Aussies complete control of the match. (AP)

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Moeen Ali’s wicket fell a little later as Australia inched closer to a victory. (AP)

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England lost two more wickets and Jonny Bairstow was the last remaining specialist batsman on the pitch. (AFP)

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A short while later, Bairstow was removed by Mitchell Starc as Australia won the Adelaide Test by 120 runs. (REUTERS)

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The Aussies now have a 2-0 lead in the Ashes. (REUTERS)