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Australia (203-3) vs England (403 all out) | Stumps, day two | Third Ashes Test | The WACA, Perth
England failed to cash in on centuries from Jonny Bairstow and Dawid Malan as familiar problems persisted on a fluctuating second day in the third Ashes Test.
Joe Root called for "special" contributions and a sustained overall performance as England's campaign approaches a tipping point in Perth, with the urn already on the line at 2-0 down in the five-match series.
Malan's 140 and Bairstow's 119 served up the quality in an England Ashes record fifth-wicket stand of 237.
But then after the tourists lost their last six wickets for 35 in their first-innings 403 all out, Steve Smith's 92 not out and Usman Khawaja's 50 helped Australia to 203 for three at stumps.
Follow news, analysis and reaction from the WACA with Standard Sport's cricket correspondent Tom Collomosse.
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Betting odds (via Betfair, UK users only)
An Australian win 11/4
The draw 11/10
An England victory 15/8
Odds provided by Betfair, correct as of Thursday, December 13.
