There was a delayed start in Melbourne for Day 2's play after a couple of positive COVID-19 tests in the England camp.

All sessions were pushed back by 30 minutes.

Mark Wood undid Labuschagne early on the day with sheer pace to get him for just 1. It was Labuschagne's first single-digit score in an Ashes Test.

James Anderson dismissed Steve Smith for cheaply too as England took honours after the first session with three wickets.

Marcus Harris scored his first fifty in 17 innings en route a 61-run stand with Travis Head.

James Anderson sent back Harris as Australia continued to slide.

Jack Leach got Green as Australia's lead started building.

Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc chipped in with handy late runs to take Australia to 267 before they were bowled out with a lead of 82.

Starc gave Australia the perfect start with two wickets in two balls to peg England back.

Boland got two wickets in an over as England were reduced to 22/4. England ended the day on 31/4 at stumps at the end of Day 2, trailing by 51.