Cricket: Aust loses 2nd Test

Tuesday, 7 December, 2010 - 09:17

Australia has lost the second Ashes Test at the Adelaide Oval by an innings and 71 runs.

The Australians were bowled out for 304 in their second innings to give England their 100th Ashes victory.

After resuming at 4 for 238 still 137 runs behind on the first innings the Australians quickly capitulated.

Michael Hussey added just 8 runs to his overnight score before falling victim to Steve Finn for 52.

Marcus North made a quick fire 22 before being given out lbw to Graeme Swann.

Brad Haddin, Ryan Harris, Peter Siddle, Doug Bolinger, and Xavier Doherty all followed shortly afterward.

Graeme Swann took 5 wickets.

Kevin Pieterson was named man of the match after his 227 in the first innings.