Adelaide, Dec five Australia were 273/5 at the shut of play on Day one of the second Ashes take a look at against England at the England Oval here Thursday.

Early showers interrupted the morning session however cleared because the day went on with Chris Rogers (72) and Shane Watson (51) golf shot on a 121-run partnership for the second wicket to assist Australia to 155/1 at a degree within the second session.

However, 3 fast wickets saw Australia slip to be four down for 174 at tea before skipper Michael Clarke and Saint George Bailey came along to steady the innings. The combine placed on an additional eighty three before Bailey holed out for fifty three.

At stumps, Clarke is undefeated on forty eight whereas wicketkeeper-batsman Brad Haddin is on seven.

Australia lead the 5 match series 1-0.