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Namibia: Root’s superb first ton in Australia guides England to 325-9 – Sport

Namibia: Root’s superb first ton in Australia guides England to 325-9 – Sport

Africa Links 24 with AFP
Published on 2025-12-04 17:51:03

Joe Root finally scored his maiden Test century in Australia on his fourth Ashes tour to guide England from a precarious 5-2 to 325-9 at stumps after a pulsating first day of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane on Thursday.

Mitchell Starc became the most successful left-arm fast bowler in history as he claimed 6-71, but the opening sessions of the day-night contest were dominated by Root, who scored a masterful 135 not out.

Number 11 Jofra Archer thrilled the travelling army of fans as…

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