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England produced a floodlit fightback late on the second day of the second Test against Australia but still face a huge battle to stay alive in the Ashes after missing five chances at the Gabba.<\/b><\/p>\n
Australia were on course for a substantial first-innings lead until Brydon Carse summoned the energy for a hostile spell in the Brisbane night.<\/p>\n
In the same over, Carse bowled Cameron Green for 45 and then ended Steve Smith’s march to yet another Ashes century on 61 thanks to a wonder catch from Will Jacks.<\/p>\n
When captain Ben Stokes bowled Josh Inglis, Australia had lost three wickets for 38 runs and eventually closed on 378-6, 44 ahead at the Gabba.<\/p>\n
England are still in the match despite being woeful for much of Friday. It was a performance that had all the characteristics of their 16-Test winless run in this country and 39-year winless run on this ground.<\/p>\n
The tourists added only nine to their overnight 325-9 to be all out for 334, then allowed Australia to get away with some scattergun bowling before the first interval. <\/p>\n
Wicketkeeper Jamie Smith’s drop of Travis Head was the first of five chances England missed.<\/p>\n
Jake Weatherald slashed 72 and Marnus Labuschagne made 65 before Smith and Green added 95 for the fourth wicket.<\/p>\n
The came the Carse-inspired revival. Whether it was too late to keep Australia to a lead England can manage will be revealed on Saturday.<\/p>\n
Alex Carey \u2013 twice – and Michael Neser were both given reprieves under the lights and remain on 46 and 15 respectively.<\/p>\n
More to follow.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n