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Fifth Test, day two: England 283; Australia 295Another dramatic day ends with Australia 12 runs aheadA helter-skelter second day featuring all manner of drama delivered one final gasp for the spectators at the very end, Ben Stokes producing a superb catch on the rope to shut down Australia’s innings and turn this series finale into a one-innings shootout.Holding on to his opposite number, Pat Cummins, before neatly popping it back up to himself to prevent a six, Stokes had handed Joe Root a second wicket of the innings. With it tourists were finally bowled out for 295 in 103.1 overs, nearly twice the tally for England’s 283 first up and for a Rizla-thin first innings lead of 12 runs. Continue reading...