The Ashes 2025 - second Test, day one: England's Zak Crawley scores fifty - best shots against Australia

Zak Crawley's Half-Century Sparks England's Comeback on Day One of Second Ashes Test Against Australia

England's batsman Zak Crawley brought up his half-century to help the team recover from a dismal start, bringing the total score to 98-2 at lunch on the first day of the second Ashes Test against Australia in Brisbane. The match is currently poised as a crucial test for both teams.

The Australian bowlers had a great start, with the pair being dismissed for just five and two runs respectively. However, Crawley's arrival at the crease marked a turning point in the game as he provided England with a solid foundation. His half-century added much-needed stability to the innings, allowing the team to recover from their early setbacks.

Crawley was joined by fellow batsman James Anderson, who has been struggling with his form throughout the series. The two batsmen played cautiously, looking to build on Crawley's impressive start and set up a strong platform for England to chase after the Australian bowlers had put them under pressure.

The second Ashes Test is expected to be an intense battle between the two teams as they vie for dominance in what promises to be a thrilling contest. With both teams eager to gain the upper hand, it will be interesting to see how this match unfolds over the next few days.

As the match reaches its halfway mark, England's batting line-up has finally found some form, with Crawley's half-century providing a much-needed boost to their efforts. Will they continue to build on this momentum and put pressure on Australia, or can the visitors find a way to counterattack? The outcome of this match will be crucial in determining the overall success of the Ashes series.
 
man, it's crazy how things have changed... i remember watching the Ashes back in 2013, when Broad and Anderson were dominating the Aussies, and England was actually looking strong... now Crawley's the one making all the runs for them 😂. but seriously, I think this match is gonna be intense, like the old days at Lord's. both teams are gonna go toe-to-toe, and it's anyone's game 🏏. fingers crossed for England, they need to build on that solid foundation Crawley's made for them 👍.
 
man this aussie bowlers are on fire rn but crawley's half century is like a breath of fresh air for england's batting it's like they finally found their footing after getting smashed for so many runs i'm loving james andrews approach tho, he's been struggling but playing with crawley seems to be giving him a new lease on life 🤔🏟️
 
so that's what's happening with the Ashes test... i think england's got some hope now that they've bounced back after a pretty rough start 🤞 Crawley's half-century was just what they needed to steady the ship, and it'll be interesting to see how james anderson build on that solid foundation. australia's bowlers had a good game in, but england's batsmen showed they can hang in there too ⚾️ i'm not sure about the overall outcome of this series yet, but one thing's for sure - both teams are gonna give it their all 💪
 
🐱 So like, what's going on with these Aussie bowlers? They had this super good start, but then Crawley just comes along and changes everything! 😂 It's crazy how one batsman can turn the game around like that. I'm curious to see if James Anderson can build on that momentum with his partner... will they be able to take Australia down a peg or two? 🤔 And honestly, who's gonna win this thing? The Aussies are looking pretty fierce right now, but England is fighting back hard 💪
 
OMG u gotta keep an eye on this 2nd Ashes Test 😅! Zak Crawley's half-century was literally game-changer 4 England. I mean, Aussie bowlers were lookin all confident at 1st but then Crawley comes along & changes everything. Now its gonna b intresting 2 see how they respond. Will James Anderson be able 2 build on that solid foundation? 🤔 And will Australia find a way 2 counterattack? This one's defo gonna b a thriller! 💥
 
🤔 This match is shaping up to be super intense 🎯! I'm loving how Crawley stepped up his game and provided that solid foundation for England 🙌. Now, with Anderson joining him at the crease, it'll be interesting to see if they can build on this momentum 💪. Australia's bowlers had a great start, but I think England's batsmen have found their rhythm now 🏸. Can't wait to see how this match unfolds over the next few days ⏰!
 
😊 I'm loving Zak Crawley's confidence at the crease right now! He's definitely got some game sense 🤔 and it's awesome to see England's batting line-up finally finding their footing after a slow start 🚀. James Anderson needs to bring his A-game too tho 😅, but with Crawley setting the tone, I think they've got this match in the bag 💪! The Ashes series is heating up and I'm so stoked to be tuning in to see how it all plays out 🔥🏏
 
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