Australia had never lost a day-night Test match and they kept their reputation intact on the first day of the second Ashes 2021-22 Test here in Adelaide -- a day-night affair. The hosts suffered a big blow when skipper Pat Cummins was ruled out of the game after coming in close contact with a Covid positive person. Vice-captain Steve Smith took over the reins with Travis Head his deputy. It was the first time Smith was leading Australia since stepping down from captaincy in 2018 following the sandpaper gate. Batting first, Australia had a disastrous start losing opener Marcus Harris with just four runs on board. That brought David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne together and the duo stitched 172 runs for the second wicket against an English attack that looked toothless. Warner was once again unlucky to miss out on a well-deserved century when Ben Stokes had his caught for 95. Labuschagne is unbeaten on 95 with Smith (18) in the company when stumps were drawn. Australia lead the five-match Ashes 2021-22 series by virtue of their nine-wicket win at the Gabba in Brisbane. Get here highlights of AUS v ENG second Test.