Davis, Bright give Australia handy lead

A rapid century from Australian opener Liam Davis ensured a hard day in the field for England as the hosts took a first-innings lead after day two of the first Test in Adelaide.

Australia, 18 for one overnight, soon lost their captain, Greg Hunt, bowled by Liam Plunkett, who also accounted for Mark Cosgrove. Davis was then joined by Theo Doropoulos, who made 44 to take Australia past the 200 mark before he was bowled by Samit Patel.

Davis was eventually bowled by Shafayat for 132 (187 balls, 17 fours) to leave Australia at 225 for five. But Michael Bright continued to attack, with a 106-ball 97 (one six, 14 fours) which took Australia into the lead.

Aaron Bird finished unbeaten on 65 as the hosts were eventually dismissed for 414. Plunkett returned figures of four for 72 from 16 overs, while Patel took three for 89.

At stumps England were 15 for no wicket off five overs, 68 runs behind.