On a fast-moving third day, England were dismissed for 227 but the Australians found it difficult to score against the hooping ball under the lights. At the close, Australia were 53 for four with Peter Handscomb on three and nightwatchman Nathan Lyon not out three. Holders England were fighting to stay in the Test as Australia chased a potentially decisive 2-0 lead in the five-Test series after winning last week’s Brisbane opener by 10 wickets. Lyon and Mitchell Starc brought off spectacular catches as Australia had England under pressure in the first two sessions Monday. Australia grabbed four wickets in the first session, including key batsmen Joe Root and Alastair Cook.

Source: The Express Tribune December 04, 2017 11:37 UTC