Starc Shines Again, Root Rescues England
Mitchell Starc dominated England at the Gabba, taking 6 wickets despite the absence of Cummins and Hazlewood, surpassing Wasim Akram’s left-arm seamer record. Australia led after Day 1, but Joe Root’s unbeaten 135, supported by Jofra Archer, rescued England with a record 10th-wicket partnership, helping them finish 325/9 and stay in the game.