
Australia, having won the toss, chose to bat first and amassed a formidable total of 599 runs for the loss of 8 wickets by the conclusion of the second day's play. Captain and opening batter Mark Taylor remained undefeated on a monumental 334. Interestingly, it was also the highest knock played by the legendary Sir Don Bradman, widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of cricket.