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A snapshot of day one of the second Ashes Test between Australia and England at Adelaide Oval.
AUSTRALIA v ENGLAND, SECOND TEST, DAY ONE:
Score: Australia 2-221.
Summary: David Warner's 95 and Marnus Labuschagne's 95 not out put England to the sword as the tourists meander through slow over rates with questionable bowling tactics described as "terrible" by ex-Australian captain Mark Taylor.
Man of the moment: Warner. He's dismissed in consecutive innings in the 90s - after making 94 in the series opener - but overcame bruised ribs and some early dangerous bowling to give Australia control.
Key moment: Make that moments - Labuschagne is dropped on 21 by wicketkeeper Jos Buttler, who again puts down a regulation nick from the Queenslander when he's on 95.
Stat of the day: 81.42. Warner's Test average at Adelaide Oval.
Quote of the day: "That was massive for the team ... it really sets us up well for tomorrow to make sure we get a big first innings score." Labuschagne.
