Live Cricket Score, Eng vs Aus, 2nd Test Day 2: Australia in command against England

Live Cricket Score, England vs Australia Ashes 2015: England take on Australia on Day 2 of the 2nd Ashes Test on Friday. (Source: Reuters)

Australia, after dominating the opening day against England at Lord’s, resume the day’s play on Friday with overnight centurions Chris Rogers and Steve Smith. England would like to make early inroads and put brakes on the visitors’ flow of runs. Catch the live scores and live updates from the match here. (Full Coverage | Fixtures | Photos)

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Live Cricket, Day 1 Recap

We have made a statement: Rogers

Chris Rogers and Steve Smith shared an unbroken second-wicket partnership of 259 to lift the touring side to 337 for one, the perfect start following their disappointing performance in the first match of the series which England won by 169 runs.

Live Cricket Score, Eng vs Aus Ashes 2015: Chris Rogers admitted that Australia were in the ascendancy in the second Test at Lord’s. (Source: Reuters)

Bowled too many bad balls: Anderson

England did not bowl badly but failed to hit the disciplined lines that set up their surprise 169-run win in the first Test in Cardiff last week.

Live Cricket Score, Eng vs Aus Ashes 2015: James Anderson admitted that Chris Rogers and Steve Smith had played well. (Source: AP)

Twin tons put Australia on top

Chris Rogers and Steve Smith plundered superb centuries to lead Australia to a commanding 337 for one on the first day of the second Ashes Test against England at Lord’s on Thursday.

Live Cricket Score, Eng vs Aus Ashes 2015: Both Rogers and Smith were unbeaten at the end of day’s play. (Source: Reuters)