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England LOSE second Ashes test despite Stokes heroics after Aussie 'cheat storm'

02 July 2023 , 15:10
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England LOSE second Ashes test despite Stokes heroics after Aussie 'cheat storm'
England LOSE second Ashes test despite Stokes heroics after Aussie 'cheat storm'

AUSTRALIA have won the Second Test of the Ashes by 43 runs.

Captain Ben Stokes put up a valiant effort with a knock of 155 but when he was caught behind by Alex Carey it was only ever going to end in Australia's favour.

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Johnny Bairstow was controversially stumped by Alex CareyCredit: Getty
Ben Stokes sparked an England revival after scoring 155 runs
Ben Stokes sparked an England revival after scoring 155 runsCredit: Reuters
Steve Smith played a key role in Australia's victory with a century in his first innings
Steve Smith played a key role in Australia's victory with a century in his first inningsCredit: PA
Josh Hazlewood celebrates after taking Stokes' wicket
Josh Hazlewood celebrates after taking Stokes' wicketCredit: Getty

England were bowled out for 327 which means the Aussies have won both tests so far.

This victory was not without controversy however as Johnny Bairstow was stumped by Carey.

Bairstow, 33, ducked under a bouncer as the ball made its way through to the Aussie keeper.

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The England batsman marked his crease and then wandered down the wicket, before Carey threw the ball at the stumps.

Bairstow was not given out on the field, but after the run out was checked he was sent packing as England were reduced to 193-6 in pursuit of 371.

Stuart Broad replaced the wicketkeeper and soon had fans in stitches by exaggerating his grounding.

He also partook in a bit of sledging as he told Carey: "You'll forever be remembered for that."

Ben Duckett recorded the second-best return of the second innings with a score of 83.

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Aussie skipper Pat Cummins led by example once again as he picked up three wickets in the second innings, having hit the winning runs to secure victory in the First Test at Edgbaston.

But it was Mitchell Starc who took the final wicket after Josh Tongue and Jimmy Anderson had put up a valiant stand.

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