Australia wrestled with a seaming pink ball under floodlights to build a 268-run lead with six wickets in hand over England in an engrossing second Ashes Test yesterday. In testing batting conditions the Australians struggled against the moving ball in the final twilight session as England roared back after trailing by 215 runs on the first innings. In a fast-moving third day, England were dismissed for 227 but the Australians found it difficult to score against the hooping ball under the lights, in the first-ever Ashes day-night match. At the close, Australia were 53 for four with Peter Handscomb on three and nightwatchman Nathan Lyon not out three.

Australia offie Nathan Lyon dives to take a catch to dismiss England's Moeen Ali while non-striker Jonny Bairstow looks on during Day Three of the second Ashes Test in Adelaide yesterday. Pic/AFP