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It’s the second century for Root on the tour who had curiously not reached the magical mark in 14 Test matches held in Australia before the current series.
England were bowled out for 384, with the Australian opening pair of Travis Head and Jake Weatherald putting together a half-century opening stand in reply.
Ben Stokes broke the partnership by dismissing Weatherald in the 13th over of the Australian innings. Head however, continued to lead the charge for the hosts with a flamboyant knock, well supported by Marnus Labuschagne (48).
Labuschagne fell two short of his half century as Stokes struck again just before the close of play to wrest some momentum back for England as Australia ended the day with the score of 166/2 with Head unbeaten on 91.