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London: Contrasting centuries from Chris Rodgers and Steve Smith helped Australia propel to a dominating 337 at stumps on the opening day of the second Ashes Test at Lord's on Thursday.
Opting to bat first, Australia got off to a flying start as Rodgers and David Warner (38) shared a 78-run partnership before the dismissal of the latter by Moeen Ali.
Subsequently, Rodgers and Smith remained unbeaten on their respective scores of 158 and 129 as the tourists produced a tremendous performance in their bid to avenge the 169-run defeat against England in the first Test at Cardiff.
Their partnership was so far worth 259 runs and broke the previous Australia second-wicket record at Lord's of 231 set by Bill Woodfull and Don Bradman which had stood since 1930.
England's lone success in 90 overs' of toil was when off-spinner Moeen Ali had David Warner (38) caught in the covers by James Anderson shortly after the first hour's play.
Not since Geoff Marsh (125 not out) and Mark Taylor (141 not out) took their side to 301 without loss against England on the first day of the fifth Test at Trent Bridge in 1989 had Australia produced such a commanding display with the bat on the opening day of an Ashes match.
Brief scores
Australia - 337 for 1 (Rogers 158*, Smith 129*)
