Anderson strikes but Australia in charge of 2nd Ashes Test

James Anderson struck early in Australia's second innings but the hosts remained firmly in control after bowling England out for 227 on day three of the second Ashes Test at the Adelaide Oval.

Debutant Craig Overton had been left stranded nine runs short of a half-century in his maiden Test innings as the tourists fell short of the follow-on mark - Nathan Lyon finished with four for 60 and Mitchell Starc three for 49 - in reply to 442 for eight declared.

England subsided in desultory fashion from the moment James Vince was caught behind off Josh Hazlewood in the first full over of the day, but, from 142 for seven, numbers eight and nine Chris Woakes and Overton showed others how it should have been done as they dug in for a stand of 66 before the last two wickets fell without addition to the score shortly after dinner.

The tourists were spared the task of having to begin their second innings under lights when Australia chose to bat again, and Anderson induced an edge from Cameron Bancroft which was snapped up by Jonny Bairstow in the third over. Australia were 35 for one at the drinks interval.