Captain Steven Smith (64 not out) and Shaun Marsh (44 not out) helped Australia reach 165 for four after England posted 302 in their first innings on the second day of their opening Ashes cricket Test at the Gabba here on Friday. After overnight batsmen Dawid Malan (56) and Moeen Ali (38) took England's total from the overnight score of 196/4 to 302, the hosts found themselves reeling at 76/4.

Australian batting pair Steve Smith (L) and Mitchell Marsh walk back to the pavilion at the end of second day of the first Ashes Test. Pic/ AFP