England vs Australia, 4th Ashes Test, Day One Report

Marnus Labuschagne notched up his fourth straight half-century while Steve Smith remained unbeaten on 60 as Australia reached 170/3 against England at stumps on Day 1 of the rain-affected fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford in Manchester on Wednesday.

Australia were 2/28 before the duo of Labuschagne and Smith added 116 runs for the third wicket to give Australia some stability.

Earlier, Australian captain Tim Paine won the toss and elected to bat.

Brief Scores

Australia 1st innings: 170/3 (Marnus Labuschagne 67, Steve Smith 60 batting; Stuart Broad 2/35) at stumps on Day 1

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