Dec 6 : Alex Carey scored a half-century and tailender Mitchell Starc closed in on one as Australia moved to 450 for eight at tea on day three of the second Ashes test in Brisbane on Saturday, extending their lead to 116 runs over England.

Mitchell Starc was 46 not out, with fellow tailender Scott Boland on seven on a hot and sunny afternoon at the Gabba.

Australia resumed on 378 for six, with wicketkeeper Carey and tailender Michael Neser looking to build a big lead in the day-night test in reply to England's first innings 334.

England captain Ben Stokes had Neser caught behind for 16, ending a 54-run partnership with Carey.

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