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In reply, Australia commenced their first innings positively, with openers Jake Weatherald and Travis Head forging a 57-run stand before the former fell victim to Ben Stokes, dismissed LBW for an unconvincing 21. Weatherald had looked scratchy, but his partner, the aggressive Travis Head, looked in supreme touch. Head was joined by Marnus Labuschagne, and the pair have since looked perfectly comfortable together, adding 105 runs at a good clip before Marnus got out late in the day. They navigated much of the tricky final session nicely, giving away no chances and appearing poised to play the long game. Australia will resume Day 3 at a comfortable 166/2, well placed to go on and get a crucial first-innings lead on Day 3 as they trail by 218 runs with 8 wickets still in hand.