Australia were made to work hard before claiming England’s six remaining wickets on the fifth day of the second Test at Adelaide Oval to secure a comprehensive 275-run win and open a 2-0 series lead.

English hopes of salvaging something from the day-night Test were assumed to rest on the shoulders of Ben Stokes, who resumed at the crease alongside Ollie Pope on the final day of play with a clear remit to block as long as possible.

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