Australia thrash England by 275 runs in second Ashes Test to take 2-0 series lead

Australia 473-9 dec & 230-9 dec; England 236 & 192
Buttler leads resistance but Australia prevail in final session

Australia were made to work hard before claiming England’s six remaining wickets on the fifth day of the second Test at Adelaide Oval to secure a comprehensive 275-run win and open a 2-0 series lead.

English hopes of salvaging something from the day-night Test were assumed to rest on the shoulders of Ben Stokes, who resumed at the crease alongside Ollie Pope on the final day of play with a clear remit to block as long as possible.

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