Double century by Smith puts Australia in command

Manchester, Sep 6 - Steve Smith scored the third double century of his career as Australia posted a mammoth 497/8 to declare on Day 2 of the rain-affected fourth Ashes Test on Thursday.

Smith faced 319 balls in total, including 24 fours and two sixes, in what was his third double century at this level, all made against England.

England finished the day on 23/1, trailing Australia by 474 runs with three days of play remaining.

Brief Scores (Day 2, At Stumps):

Australia (1st innings) - 497/8 Dec. (Steve Smith 211, Marnus Labuschagne 67; Tim Paine 58, Mitchell Starc 54 not out; Stuart Broad 3/97)

England (1st Innings) - 23/1

England vs Australia, 4th Test, Day 2 Highlights