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Australia frustrate England on day two

An unbeaten century from Steven Smith helps Australia frustrate England at lunch on day two of the fifth Ashes Test.

Australia have reached a commanding score of 376-7 at lunch on day two of the fifth Ashes Test at The Oval.

An unbeaten century from Steven Smith has seen the tourists frustrate England, who have struggled for inspiration with the ball during the morning session.

Adam Voges was the first Australian wicket to fall when he was bowled lbw by Ben Stokes for 76.

Mitchell Marsh was then dismissed five overs later for just three runs as Steven Finn struck for his 100th Test wicket.

However, Smith stole the limelight shortly after by reaching his 11th century at Test level for Australia.

Peter Nevill made 18 before he was caught by Jos Buttler off a Moeen Ali delivery, while Ali struck a couple of balls later to dismiss Mitchell Johnson for a duck as England mounted a fightback during the final over of the session.

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