Brisbane [ Australia ], December 4 (ANI): England 's Joe Root and Jofra Archer scripted history as the duo recorded the highest 10th wicket partnership in a day-night Test match.

Root and Archer achieved this milestone during Day 1 of the second Ashes Test against Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane on Thursday.

Their unbeaten 61-run partnership for the 10th wicket surpassed the 59-run stand between New Zealand's Tom Blundell and Blair Tickner against England in Mount Maunganui in 2023.

Coming to the match, England won the toss and opted to bat first. After Mitchell Starc (6/71) reduced England to 5/2, getting both Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope for a duck, Root put on a 117-run stand with Zak Crawley (76 in 93 balls, with 11 fours). Another half-century stand with Harry Brook

See Full Page