Joe Root makes his second hundred of the series, while Travis Head closes in on his third, as Day 2 of the final Ashes test between Australia and England ends evenly poised.

Root's superb innings, his 41st ton to match Ricky Ponting, was only ended courtesy of a brilliant caught-and-bowled by Michael Neser, who finished with 4-60. Australia were left to negotiate the final session of day two at a sold-out Sydney Cricket Ground,