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Australia Vs England, 2nd Ashes Test: Root's First Ton In Oz Offsets Starc's Six-Fer On Day 1

Joe Root struck a long-awaited first century in Australia to give England the honours on Day 1 of the second Ashes Test despite Mitchell Starc’s six wickets. Starc removed Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope to have England reeling at 5 for 2 in the third over in Brisbane on Thursday (December 4). That’s when Root went to the crease and set about restoring the England innings, and confidence, following the series-opening eight-wicket loss in Perth. His unbeaten 135 led England to 325 for 9 at stumps, with No. 11 Jofra Archer at a career-best 32 in an unbroken 61-run last-wicket stand.

England's Joe Root celebrates his century during the second Ashes cricket test match between Australia and England in Brisbane. | Photo: AP/Tertius Pickard
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A moments silence is held for former England player Robin Smith who passed away earlier in the week on day one of the second NRMA Insurance Ashes Series in Brisbane, Australia.
A moments silence is held for former England player Robin Smith who passed away earlier in the week on day one of the second NRMA Insurance Ashes Series in Brisbane, Australia. | Photo: Robbie Stephenson/PA via AP
Australia's Mitchell Starc ready to bowl during the second Ashes cricket test match between Australia and England in Brisbane.
Australia's Mitchell Starc ready to bowl during the second Ashes cricket test match between Australia and England in Brisbane. | Photo: AP/Tertius Pickard
England's Zak Crawley plays a shot during the second Ashes cricket test match between Australia and England in Brisbane.
England's Zak Crawley plays a shot during the second Ashes cricket test match between Australia and England in Brisbane. | Photo: AP/Tertius Pickard
England's Joe Root plays a shot during the second Ashes cricket test match between Australia and England in Brisbane.
England's Joe Root plays a shot during the second Ashes cricket test match between Australia and England in Brisbane. | Photo: AP/Tertius Pickard
England's Zak Crawley celebrates his fifty runs during the second Ashes cricket test match between Australia and England in Brisbane.
England's Zak Crawley celebrates his fifty runs during the second Ashes cricket test match between Australia and England in Brisbane. | Photo: AP/Tertius Pickard
England's Harry Brook survives from the stumping during the second Ashes cricket test match between Australia and England in Brisbane.
England's Harry Brook survives from the stumping during the second Ashes cricket test match between Australia and England in Brisbane. | Photo: AP/Tertius Pickard
England's Joe Root celebrates his fifty runs during the second Ashes cricket test match between Australia and England in Brisbane.
England's Joe Root celebrates his fifty runs during the second Ashes cricket test match between Australia and England in Brisbane. | Photo: AP/Tertius Pickard
England's captain Ben Stokes plays a shot during the second Ashes cricket test match between Australia and England in Brisbane.
England's captain Ben Stokes plays a shot during the second Ashes cricket test match between Australia and England in Brisbane. | Photo: AP/Tertius Pickard
England's Jofra Archer plays a shot during the second Ashes cricket test match between Australia and England in Brisbane.
England's Jofra Archer plays a shot during the second Ashes cricket test match between Australia and England in Brisbane. | Photo: AP/Tertius Pickard
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