December 7, 2010 9:52 AM

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England beat Aussies in 2nd Test taking 1-0 lead

England today dismissed Australia for 304 to complete a comprehensive innings and 71-run victory over Aussies in the second Ashes test at the Adelaide Oval. Graeme Swann took three of the last six wickets to tumble Aussies on the fifth day of the second cricket test. England wrapped up the test and a 1-0 series lead before lunch, with Swann, Jimmy Anderson and Steven Finn combining to claim the last six wickets for 66 runs. Australia had resumed at 238-4 with high hopes of salvaging a draw or being saved by forecast rain. After a draw to open this series in Brisbane and the loss in Adelaide, Ponting's squad looks vulnerable. The third test starts on 16th of this month in Perth. The fourth and fifth tests will be played in Melbourne and Sydney.

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