Australia extend WTC27 undefeated run with win over England

Australia have moved to a 2-0 Ashes series lead, capping off a dominant display on day four in Brisbane.

The victory keeps Australia top of the World Test Championship table with a perfect 100 percent of possible points in their five matches, while England drop below New Zealand to seventh, with a PCT of 30.95.

Pinning England into a corner at 134/6 in their second innings at the end of day three after posting a first innings score of 511, Australia's all-out pace attack were pushed in their charge, with England opting for a more dogged and defensive approach at the start of day four.

Ben Stokes and Will Jacks buckled down for the first session on day four, but a stunner from Steve Smith off Michael Neser's bowling got Australia the breakthrough.

Neser continued delivering for the hosts, as he ran through the tailenders and secured a maiden five-wicket haul. Stokes (50) was the only England batter to score a half-century in the innings.

Chasing 65, Gus Atkinson troubled Australia early, but Steve Smith's attacking cameo (23* off nine balls) secured an eight-wicket win for the hosts within the 10-over mark.

Coincidentally, this was the same margin by which Australia had overcome England in the Perth Test as well, where Smith hit the winning runs too.

The third Test begins in Adelaide on December 17.

First Test: Perth Stadium, November 21-22 (Australia won by eight wickets)
Second Test: Gabba, December 4-7 (Australia won by eight wickets)
Third Test: Adelaide Oval, December 17-21
Fourth Test: MCG, December 26-30
Fifth Test: SCG, January 4-8