Women’s Ashes Test match, day two: Australia v England – as it happened

Alana King is mobbed by her Australian teammates after claiming England’s Katherine Brunt as her first Test wicket. Photograph: Mark Kolbe/Getty Images

6.57am GMT

Right, time for a cup of tea and a recalibration. Thanks so much to all those who messaged in through the night, I really appreciate the company. Do join us for a crucial day three later today/tomorrow - can England capitalise on Knight’s brilliance, or can Australia grab the initiative back? Sleep well/have a lovely day. Bye!

Updated at 7.07am GMT

6.48am GMT

I’m not sure we’re going get any interviews at the close - so I’ll have to guess for you. Australia: frustrated, having had England on the rack, even though they still lead by more than a hundred. England: relieved. Looked as if they weren’t going to capitalise on the hard-work of Katherine Brunt (5-60) and at 169-8 the Ashes were swirling down the plug-hole. Enter Ecclestone, a fine foil to the brilliant Knight.

What a day of Test cricket!

Heather Knight, take a bow 🙌

An exhibition of batting from the England captain takes the visitors to 235-8 at stumps, trailing by 102 runs.#Ashes pic.twitter.com/Z2PTbTCrYP

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