Ashes heroes and villains from day two of second Test as Australia fight back against England

The visitors struggled for wickets as day turned to night, with Australia ending the day on 378 for 6.

GB News now takes a look at some heroes and villains from the day's play.

Hero: Jake Weatherald

Jake Weatherald had to play second fiddle to Travis Head in the first Test, with his Australian teammate stealing the show with a magnificent century.

However, on Friday, it was Weatherald who impressed most with the bat - with the opener managing a fine total of 72 runs from just 78 deliveries.

Though eventually dismissed by Jofra Archer, his ability to play under pressure was admirable - with the Australian crowd roaring him on with every opportunity.

Villain Ben Duckett

Ben Duckett has found himself under pressure this series, having struggled in Perth and been dismissed for a duck on day one.

And he earns his status as villain today after dropping Alex Carey when the Australian was on zero.

How costly that proves to be remains to be seen.

Hero: Marnus Labuschagne

Another player to impress for the bat for Australia was Marnus Labuschagne.

The 31-year-old managed to make history by becoming the first-ever batter to score 1,000 runs in day-night Tests, further extending his lead over both Smith and David Warner.

Labuschagne hit 65 runs from 78 balls to boost the hosts' chances of victory.

Villain: Brydon Carse

Carse was England's best bowler, at least statistically, claiming three Australian wickets on a chastening day and night.

But he was expensive, too, shipping 113 runs from his overs.

To make matters worse, he also dropped a straightforward catch after Michael Neser nicked it in his direction. Carse was seen mouthing the word 'f**k' afterwards, with his frustration clear for all to see.

Hero: Steve Smith

Steve Smith relishes occasions like this and, not for the first time, was a thorn in England's side as the tourists struggled for breakthroughs.

His impressive knock of 61 helped steady the ship, just as Australia were maybe showing some signs of weakness, and has placed the hosts in the ascendancy.

Though eventually removed by Carse, he continues to establish himself as a modern-day great of the game.

Villain: Gus Atkinson

There's no denying that Gus Atkinson is a magnificent bowler.

But he's yet to truly get going this Test and ended the day without any wickets, having shipped 78 runs across 18 overs.

Whether England can now bounce back on day three, with Australia starting to take control, remains to be seen.