England vs Australia, 2nd Ashes Test, Day 2, Live Score Updates: Steve Smith Eyes Ton, England Look To Bounce Back

ENG vs AUS, 2nd Ashes Test, Day 2, Live Updates:Australia will begin the Day 2 of the ongoing second Ashes Test against England from 339/5, at Lord's in London. Currently, Steve Smith (85*) and Alex Carey (11*) are standing unbeaten at the crease. Earlier on Day 1, David Warner smashed 66 while Travis Head scored 77 off 73. For England, Josh Tongue and Joe Root claimed two wickets apiece while Ollie Robinson scalped one wicket. England skipper Ben Stokes won the toss and opted to bowl. (Live Scorecard)

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We are all set for the play to begin now! It is a dark and gloomy morning and the English bowlers will be looking to make the best use of the second new ball. The umpires are out in the middle and the England players are seen in a huddle before taking their places on the field. Steven Smith and Alex Carey, the overnight batters for Australia are ready to resume their stay at the crease. It will be James Anderson to start proceedings with the ball on Day 2.

Just a few minutes left for Day 2 to begin but it is 'Red for Ruth Day,' an initiation to support former England captain Andrew Strauss' charity. The players from both sides are lined up and are wearing red caps and jerseys with red names and numbers to show their support for Strauss' late wife. The crowd stands up in appreciation as Strauss rings the Lord's bell.

There has been some overnight rain and it is pretty overcast right now as well but the good news is that it isn't raining at the moment. The first session will certainly be crucial for both sides as a couple of quick wickets will help England expose the Aussie tail and on the other hand, if the Australian batters manage to weather the storm, conditions for batting in the afternoon should be much better.