Ashes 2017/18, 4th Test, Day 2: 5 things we learnt from the day
Alastair Cook's 32nd Test century and a 112-run partnership with Joe Root put England in a dominant position on day 2 of the fourth Test after Stuart Broad & Co. wreaked havoc to bow Australia out for 327. Broad picked up four wickets as Australia struggled to find runs on day 2. Their lower order also struggled after Tom Curran sent back Steven Smith early in the day.
In reply, Nathan Lyon pouched a superb return catch to dismiss Mark Stoneman and Hazlewood had Vince but Australia had little else to celebrate the whole day as Alastair Cook dug in and made some crucial runs for England. The visitors, probably for the first time this series, dominated a whole day and appear to be in a good position to take lead on day 3.