The Ashes 2025 third Test day two LIVE updates: Smith saved as Aussies fume after more Snicko drama

We’ve said it a number of times all day but this last session on day two really feels enormous for England.

Stokes and Smith really need to bat out the day to give them any hope, given how much Carse, Archer and Tongue struggle with the willow.

Ben Stokes of England bats watched by Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey.Credit: Getty Images

But there are a stack of overs left to bowl, and it really feels like if Smith or Stokes fall, the rest of the tail will collapse.

Cummins found the edge in his first over after tea, but it went low and short of the fielders.

It’s squeaky bum time for Stokes and co, in the famous words of Sir Alex Ferguson.

England are 5-132 chasing Australia’s first inning total of 371.