[Watch] Alex Carey takes one-handed catch to end Ben Duckett’s innings on Day 5 of the 2nd Ashes Test

Australian wicket-keeper Alex Carey took a one-handed catch to end Ben Duckett’s runs on the fifth day of the Second Ashes Test at Lord’s in London on Sunday 2 July. It came after the Australian bowlers kept throwing volleys of short deliveries as a trick. against the hosts during the opening session.

The incident occurred during the forty-fifth of England’s second innings. Josh Hazlewood bowled a short delivery, and Duckett missed a pull taking the top edge. Curry did the rest while he hopped in to perfection to complete the catch.

With the separation, Australia reduced England to 177/5 as they chased 371 to win the Second Ashes Test.

Watch Ben Duquette’s share below:

What a catch!

Ben Duckett was dismissed for 83.

What a catch! Ben Duckett was dismissed for 83.

Duckett, who was dismissed for 83 in the second innings, also fell short during the first innings, scoring 98.

Ben Dockett shared a 132-run partnership with Ben Stokes for England in the second innings of the 2nd Ashes

Ben Duquette shared a 132-run partnership with England captain Ben Stokes to save them from 45-4.

At the time of writing, England are 193/6 after 52 overs, with Stokes and Stuart Broad creasing. Curry, who took a dramatic shot, showed great presence to dislodge Jonny Bairstow (10), who was caught at the crease.

Australia bats with a wicket, dismissing good batsman Ben Duckett.
A breakthrough for the Australians as they look to build on their momentum.

#engfaus # Ash #ash

Australia bats with a wicket, dismissing good batsman Ben Duquette. A breakthrough for the Australians as they look to build on their momentum. #engfaus # Ash #ash

Australia will now look to take the remaining wickets and go ahead 2-0 in the five-match Ashes series. The visitors won the opening Test in a final-day thriller by two wickets.

Batting first, Australia scored 416 runs, thanks to a century from Steve Smith (110 from 184 balls). For England, Ollie Robinson and Josh Tonge grabbed three wickets each.

In reply, England amassed 325, giving 91 an easy lead to Australia. Duckett scored the lead with 98 while Johnny Bairstow smashed a half-century. Mitchell Stark took three wickets for Australia, while Josh Hazlewood and Travis Head took two each.

Later, Australia were bowled out for 279 in their second innings. Starring with the bat, Usman Khawaja scored 77 off 187 balls, including 12 boundaries.

For England, Stuart Broad emerged as the bowlers choice, returning with figures of 4/65. Tongue and Robinson settled on two people.

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