Australia declared their first innings closed at 641 for four on the second day of the fifth Ashes Test at the Oval in London on Friday. Australia captain Steve Waugh was 157 not out and Damien Martyn 64 not out. Mark Waugh (120) and Justin Langer (102 before retiring hurt) also made centuries. England now need 442 to avoid the follow on.
Australia lead the five match series 3-1. Bureau Report