Summary

  • Denly dropped at fourth slip by Harris in final over of the day

  • Archer takes 6-62 as Australia bowled out for 225

  • Burns takes brilliant catch to remove last man Siddle

  • Smith - dropped at slip on 66 - top scores with 80

  • Curran earlier took two wickets in two balls

  • England bowled out for 294 - Buttler 70, Marsh 5-46

  • Australia - 2-1 up in series - have already retained Ashes

  • Australia won toss; 5th Test, day two, The Oval

Live Reporting

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    This morning's office sweepstake is for what time Broad is removing Warner's off peg. I've gone with 11:43.

    Nigel, Battersea

  2. Amy Lofthouse
    BBC Sport at The Oval

    I'm not saying Jack Leach is the people's hero, but he got a bigger round of applause for his one run in that first over than Jos Buttler did for that stonking back-foot swish for four.

  3. Jonathan Agnew
    BBC cricket correspondent

    That was handsome.

  4. Eng 277-8

    Buttler 68, Leach 11

    Short and wide from Pat Cummins and Jos Buttler absolutely leathers it for four! Lovely stuff.

    Jos Buttler hits a four during play on the second day of the fifth Ashes cricket Test match between England and Australia at The OvalAFP

  5. Jonathan Agnew
    BBC cricket correspondent

    I am full of admiration for Jack Leach.

  6. Eng 273-8

    It's the bluff as Pat Cummins pitches it up, Jack Leach meets it with a firm drive and takes the single!

    Jack Leach of England drives during Day Two of the 5th Specsavers Ashes Test between England and Australia at The Kia OvalGetty Images

  7. Eng 272-8

    Jos Buttler walks across his stumps, misses and the ball deflects away off the top part of his pad for a leg bye.

    Jack Leach has two balls to face.

    And two short legs in place...

  8. Eng 271-8

    Pat Cummins to Jos Buttler first up and Buttler drives down to mid-on for no run.

  9. Jonathan Agnew
    BBC cricket correspondent

    We have a fascinating period of play coming up. What is Jos Buttler going to do?

  10. Amy Lofthouse
    BBC Sport at The Oval

    Ironic, really, that it's September and we're going to be playing on one of the nicest days of the year. It is pleasantly warm at The Oval, with people slapping on suncream and floppy hats.

    Players take to the field of play during day two of the 5th Specsavers Ashes Test match between England and Australia at The Kia OvalGetty Images

  11. Alec Stewart
    Ex-England captain on BBC Test Match Special

    First up England have to play themselves in. 300 has to be the first target. Leach should face as few balls a possible and Buttler should play himself in and then go through the gears.

    350 should have been the initial target and then they could have looked at 400 and 450.

    That is not going to happen. 300 is the bare minimum but that is below par.

  12. You're right, Josh.

    If only the pitches were more English, with more green grass on them...no, wait, not that.

    But not fast and bouncy either.

    But not turning either.

    But...but...

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    England have really struggled against slow seam. Think Colin de Grandhomme, think Tim Murtagh, and now Mitch Marsh.

    Josh, London

  14. Amy Lofthouse
    BBC Sport at The Oval

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    The Oval press box is reminding us of happier times.

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    I think England would bite your hand off if you offered them 50 more runs this morning. That still feels short of par, though.

    Adam, London

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  17. NFS - Normal for Smith. He shadow bats in the shower.

    As if the collapse wasn't enough there was that added dread at the back of every England fan's mind yesterday - how much is Steve Smith going to make on this pitch?

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  18. Amy Lofthouse
    BBC Sport at The Oval

    Play hasn’t even started and I’ve already had my favourite encounter of the day - an army mechanic and an Australian documentary maker discussing the merits of the Otley Run and Leeds on a bank holiday weekend.

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    Hello by the way. Welcome to live coverage of day two of the final Ashes Test between England and Australia at The Oval.

    What can England muster today?

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  20. For England there was that all-too-familiar collapsing feeling as they tumbled from 103-1 to 226-8.

    There is, however, hope in the form of great mates Jos Buttler and Jack 'The Wall' Leach at the crease.

    They put on 45 together last night to carry England to 271-8 and Buttler will resume on 64 this morning, hoping to face as many balls as possible while trusting Leach to keep out one or two per over.

    England should have batted Australia out of the game but Buttler at least gives them a chance to post a competitive total.