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Australia vs England, 2nd Test Commentary, Live Updates

AUS vs ENG, 2025 - Test Live Commentary

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The Gabba, Brisbane , Dec 04, 2025
Australia Australia
511&69/2 (10.0)
England England
334&241
Australia beat England by 8 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Mitchell Starc
Righto, that brings us to a wrap to this second Ashes Test. Australia go 2-0 up in the series, which pushes England back into a must-win territory. They need to win all three remaining Tests to avoid a series defeat, which honestly, looks really challenging given how their batting has struggled so far. And with Pat Cummins ready to don the whites for the Aussies in the next game, the challenge for the tourists will just elevate a notch more. The third Test will be played in Adelaide on Wednesday, 17th December, with the first ball scheduled to be bowled at 11.30 pm GMT (the previous day). Until then, you can follow the cricketing action from elsewhere. Take care, cheers.
It's time to hear it from the victorious captain of Australia, Steve Smith, who is all smiles. He says he is pretty chill now. Highlights that the guys toiled hard early on. Adds that the partnership between Stokes and Jacks was frustrating, but also says that they broke it at the right time. Shares that the first two days were pretty even. Says that the game turned for them when they extended those partnerships with the bat. Also highlights that every batter got into double figures. Appreciates the way the tailenders batted for over 50 overs. And also details that to extend that period so that they could bowl under lights was a great effort. Admits that it can be a bit tricky with the pink ball but says the guys contributed well overall. Points out that Michael Neser made their batting look a bit longer coming in at number eight. Says he offers something different than the other guys. Appreciates his bowling effort by saying it was pleasing to see him pick up a five-for in front of his home crowd. On Alex Carey's keeping, Smith calls him a freak. Says that the ball just sticks in his hands and he hasn't got any fear of standing up to the pacers as well. He says that this was his best wicket-keeping performance in a long while. About his own catch to dismiss Jacks, Smith says it was tough, especially when you have a pink ball and the lights are on. Admits that he was a bit blinded by Carey, but they needed to break that partnership. Wraps up by telling that the last couple of games were fun and the boys put on some terrific performances and executed the plans well. He then humbly says that he will give the captaincy armband back to Cummins from the next game.
The English captain, Ben Stokes, now walks up to have a chat and reflects on the defeat. Stokes says that it is a disappointing loss. Adds that a lot of it comes down to not being able to handle the pressure well in this format. Mentions that they have done well in small passages but have let it slip away in both games, which is an area of concern. Says that it is definitely not down to the skill of the players, as they have a lot of quality in the squad. Tells that they have to dig deep and find out what's going wrong and you can live with not being able to execute your plans because no one means to bowl away from the plans. Further adds that Archer and Gus set the tone, but he and Carse let the pressure off, allowing them to score quickly. Says that this has been a constant theme where the Aussies have played better in the pressure moments. Adds that they say Australia is not for weak men, and they are certainly not weak, but need to find a way to do better. Ends by saying that he has full belief in the dressing room, the talents they have and will not go down without a fight in the next three Tests.
Mitchell Starc is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his brilliant performance with the ball and bat as well. He picked up 8 wickets in the match, and also scored a pivotal 77 runs with the bat, which helped Australia to get a very strong lead. He starts by expressing his happiness to win two in two and says he cannot ask for more. Shares that they have seen that the pink ball gets softer very early at this venue and reckons that batting and putting runs on the board was a key here. Appreciates the way Neser bowled in front of his home crowd. On his bowling, he says he is trying to bowl as fast as he can and hit the stumps as much as possible. About his batting, he says it was nice to put on a partnership out there. Details that there is a tactical side to the Pink Ball Tests and adds that if you bat longer, it would be great. Also adds that it is better to bowl with the new hard pink ball under the lights and credits the lower order batters for hanging in there to stretch their batting a little longer. Shares that they did get the rewards with the ball eventually. Feels happy to contribute with the bat down the order. Admits that he is a bit too old to be called a bowling all rounder, and expresses his surprise to see how the likes of Ben Stokes keep doing that for as long as they can. Concludes by saying that he will put his feet up and enjoy an extra day before starting to prepare for the third Test in Adelaide.
... THE PRESENTATION ...
Let's hear it from the man of the moment, STEVE SMITH, who is up for a chat with Isa Guha on the sidelines. Smith says that Archer was bowling pretty quick, and it felt right to play a few shots with the storm also coming around. Adds that what was said between him and Archer stays on the field. It was good banter and fun and calls Archer a great competitor. Mentions that the boys played exceptionally well. Says that the tail was unbelievable and gave them the chance to bowl under lights and they managed to pick up 6 wickets, which was really crucial. Tells that Jacks and Stokes got a good partnership and as long as Stokesy is out there, you never know what will happen, but credit to the bowlers for keeping the target to just 60-odd runs.
Coming into the fourth day's play, England were already walking a tight rope. But skipper Ben Stokes and Will Jacks put everything aside and focused on building on a resilient partnership. The 'Bazball' was kept in a locker room as the two took their own time at the crease and more importantly, went unbeaten in the opening session. But as they say, you cannot give Australia an inch, especially at home in an Ashes series. England looked well placed for a meaningful fightback, but then Michael Neser arrived and turned everything on its head by picking up his maiden Test five-wicket haul in front of his home crowd. With Jacks and Stokes both dismissed in a quick span, the wheels just came off for the tourists as they were bundled up on 241, handing a skinny target of 65 runs to Australia, which the hosts treated like a stroll in the park. They did lose a couple of wickets, but Smith's strokeplay perfectly capped off another dominating win for the Aussies.
What looked like a position of strength at 90/1 quickly unraveled into chaos for England on Day 3. Ollie Pope's rash shot opened the floodgates, and suddenly the Gabba pitch that had seemed docile began talking. The ball started moving, cracks opened up, and English batters lost all sense of footwork. In a brutal 90-minute spell, England plummeted from 90/1 to 128/6, losing five wickets in just 15 overs. Michael Neser sparked the collapse before Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland twisted the knife. Despite a bright start to their chase that saw them race to 45 without loss by Dinner, England were trailing by 43 runs with only four wickets remaining, their backs firmly against the wall.
Australia's tail wagged furiously when it mattered most. After criticism for their aggressive approach on Day 2, the lower order ground England into submission on Day 3. Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland batted for nearly 28 overs in a match-defining 75-run partnership for the ninth wicket, turning a modest lead into a stranglehold. Their dogged resistance stretched across 133 runs from the last four wickets, completely deflating England's bowlers. What should have been a manageable deficit of 82 ballooned to 177, and while England's openers initially responded with intent, the momentum gained from that defiant stand carried through. Starc's 77 earned him the unofficial title of the day. But, each and every Aussie that took the crease got a start and scored in double digits with the likes of Steve Smith, Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne and Alex Carey notching up their respective fifties.
Joe Root and Jofra Archer stretched their 10th wicket stand to a vital 70 runs, dragging the tourists from a precarious 264 for 9 to a competitive 334. That partnership might not seem monumental in isolation, but in a tight Test match, those extra runs could prove decisive. Root, who had earlier compiled his first Test century on Australian soil, showed typical grit and determination to farm the strike and ensure England milked every possible run. After the early wobble at 5 for 2, this final act of resistance capped what became a recovery innings built on patience and application.
England have serious soul-searching ahead. The scorecard tells a clear story. Those who showed discipline and trusted the basics prospered, while those who couldn't resist the temptation fell cheaply. Zak Crawley laid the foundation in the first innings with a solid knock before missing out on three figures, but it was Root's century that anchored the innings. Mitchell Starc exploited every lapse in concentration with a superb six-wicket haul, yet without the injured Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins, or Nathan Lyon to apply pressure from the other end, he lacked the sustained support needed to bowl England out cheaply. That absence allowed Root and the tail to dig in, frustrate the Australians, and push England from an under-par total into something they can genuinely fight with.
Captain Steve Smith sends a strong message. He finishes with 23 off just 9 balls, landing another gut-punching blow on England. It got heated towards the end, but all is well that ends well. Handshakes between Steve Smith and Jofra Archer, and the rest of the English players too. A convincing win in Perth followed by total domination in Brisbane gives Australia a strong 2-0 lead in the 2025/26 Ashes. Also, this is Australia's 13th Pink Ball Test win on home soil out of 14 matches. The record just keeps getting better and better for them in the longest format.
End Of The Over 10 : 69/2
12 Runs
  • 09.1
  • 19.2
  • 49.3
  • 09.4
  • 19.5
  • 69.6
S. Smith
23 (9)
J. Weatherald
17 (23)
G. Atkinson
5-0-37-2
9.6
6
Gus Atkinson To Steve Smith
SIX! Steve Smith finishes things off in style! Gus Atkinson bangs this into the pitch, on middle. Smith picks the length early, swivels and whacks it over the deep square leg fence for a biggie. Smith is absolutely pumped as he fist bumps and gives a big hug to his partner, Jake Weatherald, at the other end. A very rare sight when you see Smudge show such raw emotions. AUSTRALIA WIN BY 8 WICKETS AND GO 2-0 UP IN THE SERIES.
9.5
1
Gus Atkinson To Jake Weatherald
Pulls his length back a bit and around off, Jake Weatherald looks to drive it away but gets an outside edge past the slip cordon towards third man for a run. Australia just 2 runs away from making it 2-0 in the Ashes.
9.4
0
Gus Atkinson To Jake Weatherald
Touch fuller and on off, Jake Weatherald blocks it out.
9.3
4
Gus Atkinson To Jake Weatherald
FOUR! Lovely shot! Much fuller and on middle, angling in. Jake Weatherald presents the full face of the and drives it gloriously towards the long on fence for a boundary. Australia one hit away from the win now.
9.2
1
Gus Atkinson To Steve Smith
On a length and on middle, Steve Smith pats it in front of mid-wicket for a single.
9.1
0
Gus Atkinson To Steve Smith
Good length and on off, Steve Smith stays back and keeps it out to the off side. Says no run in his own theatrical way.
End Of The Over 9 : 57/2
15 Runs
  • 48.1
  • 08.2
  • 48.3
  • 68.4
  • 18.5
  • 08.6
J. Weatherald
12 (20)
S. Smith
16 (6)
J. Archer
5-0-28-0
8.6
0
Jofra Archer To Jake Weatherald
Right in the blockhole, on middle, Jake Weatherald jams it out to the left of the bowler.
8.5
1
Jofra Archer To Steve Smith
Hard length and around middle, Steve Smith backs away and carves it towards deep thrid for one.
8.4
6
Jofra Archer To Steve Smith
SIX! HOOKED AWAY! Steve Smith has got into Jofra Archer's mind here. This is another bouncer over 150 clicks, angling on the leg stump line. Smith takes it on, gets inside the line of it and helps it on its way over the deep fine leg fence for a biggie. Australia need just 9 runs to win now.
8.3
4
Jofra Archer To Steve Smith
FOUR! Jofra Archer bangs this into the pitch again, on middle, quick again. Steve Smith looks to pull it away but gets a top edge that flies just over the keeper's head for a boundary. Archer and Smith go at it again and are right at each other's faces.
8.2
0
Jofra Archer To Steve Smith
Jofra Archer responds with a quick bouncer, on middle. Steve Smith bends his back to sway away and tries to upper cut it but fails to connect. A few words are exchanged between Archer and Smith. Things are heating up here.
8.1
4
Jofra Archer To Steve Smith
FOUR! A shot of authority! Banged halfway into the pitch by Archer, on middle, Steve Smith picks the length early, gets into a good position and pulls it away to deep mid-wicket for a boundary. Australia need 19 runs to win!
End Of The Over 8 : 42/2
1 Runs
  • 07.1
  • 07.2
  • W 7.3
  • 17.4
  • 07.5
  • 07.6
J. Weatherald
12 (19)
S. Smith
1 (1)
G. Atkinson
4-0-25-2
7.6
0
Gus Atkinson To Jake Weatherald
A SNORTER! Fuller in length, just outside off, rocketing away from the batter after pitching. Jake Weatherald is sucked into the defensive shot on the front foot and gets beaten on the outside edge by a kitten-whisker.
7.5
0
Gus Atkinson To Jake Weatherald
Outside off, on a length, left alone watchfully by Jake Weatherald.
7.4
1
Gus Atkinson To Steve Smith
On a good length, outside off. Steve Smith punches on the rise through extra cover for a single.
Steve Smith comes out to the middle now.
7.3
W
Gus Atkinson To Marnus Labuschagne OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Gus Atkinson gets his second wicket. He slams it hard into the pitch, keeping it just outside off. It rises up from one of the cracks on the pitch, and Marnus Labuschagne just tamely pokes at it, totally getting deceived by the extra bounce. He tries to lean back and sway out of the line, but gets too late. It goes off the gloves and Jamie Smith does the rest behind the stumps. Marnus Labuschagne departs on 3 (6) and Australia are 41/2, with the hosts needing 24 runs to win.
7.2
0
Gus Atkinson To Marnus Labuschagne
A surprise bumper! Short and bouncing off the track, outside off. Marnus Labuschagne is taken aback and just manages to lean back and keep his bat down to leave.
7.1
0
Gus Atkinson To Marnus Labuschagne
Back of a length, outside off, Marnus Labuschagne rises with the bounce, plays it late, and steers it to backward point.
End Of The Over 7 : 41/1
3 Runs
  • 16.1
  • 06.2
  • 16.3
  • 16.4
  • 06.5
  • 06.6
J. Weatherald
12 (17)
M. Labuschagne
3 (3)
J. Archer
4-0-13-0
6.6
0
Jofra Archer To Jake Weatherald
On a good length, nipping into the batter. Jake Weatherald is hurried on the back foot, looks to work across the line, but misses and the ball thuds on the thigh pad.
6.5
0
Jofra Archer To Jake Weatherald
A desperate review from England. This is fired full and slanted on the leg stump line. Jake Weatherald tries to flick it into the leg side, but plays all over it and wears it on the front pad. A massive appeal for LBW, but not given. Ben Stokes straightaway takes the review to challenge the on-field decision. Snicko shows a clear gap between bat and the ball. Ball Tracking saves Weatherald as the ball is projected to miss the stump and go down leg.
6.4
1
Jofra Archer To Marnus Labuschagne
A tad short again, on middle, Marnus Labuschagne rises on the toes and dabs it to deep backward point for a single.
6.3
1
Jofra Archer To Jake Weatherald
Full and outside off, Jake leans forward and works it wide of deep third for a single. That came more off the outside edge.
6.2
0
Jofra Archer To Jake Weatherald
Slams the deck really hard, does Archer. Brings the angle into the batter on a hard length. Jake Weatherald is rushed onto the back foot and tries to nudge it around the corner, but misses. The ball thuds on the back thigh pad and rolls beside the pitch.
6.1
1
Jofra Archer To Marnus Labuschagne
Good-length delivery, outside off. Marnus Labuschagne gets on top of the bounce and taps it into the point region for a quick single.
Jofra Archer to bowl from the other end.
End Of The Over 6 : 38/1
5 Runs
  • 25.1
  • 15.2
  • 15.3
  • 05.4
  • W 5.5
  • 15.6
M. Labuschagne
1 (1)
J. Weatherald
11 (13)
G. Atkinson
3-0-24-1
5.6
1
Gus Atkinson To Marnus Labuschagne
Back of a length, on the leg stump line. Marnus Labuschagne rides the bounce and nudges it towards the square leg region for a single to get off the mark.
Marnus Labuschagne walks out to bat at number 3.
5.5
W
Gus Atkinson To Travis Head OUT!
OUT! CHOPPED ON! England have their first breakthrough. Gus Atkinson spears in a length ball, and the line of attack is closer to the off pole. Travis Head shapes up to play the square cut, but the line is a bit too close and tight to execute that. He goes through his shot and gets a thick inside edge onto the stumps. Travis Head departs on 22 (22) and Australia are 37/1, needing 28 runs to win.
5.4
0
Gus Atkinson To Travis Head
Kicks off the deck, short and on top of off. Travis Head gets on his toes to ride the bounce and tucks it to mid-wicket.
5.3
1
Gus Atkinson To Jake Weatherald
Full and outside off, Jake Weatherald pushes at it on the front foot, but gets an outside edge. The ball rolls behind to deep third for a single.
5.2
1
Gus Atkinson To Travis Head
Around off, on a fractionally fuller length. Travis Head waits back and tries to defend, but gets a thick outside edge to deep third for a single.
5.1
2
Gus Atkinson To Travis Head
From around the stumps, Gus Atkinson bowls it full and slants it onto the pads. Travis Head flicks it through backward square leg for a couple of runs.
Welcome back for the final session. The English players take their spots in the field. Travis Head and Jake Weatherald to resume their batting for Australia. Gus Atkinson to bowl the first over of the session. His figures read 2-0-19-0 so far. Head to face. Here we go...
... DAY 4, THIRD SESSION ...
Coming into the chase, there was no reason for the hosts to take their time. On the expected lines, Travis Head and Jake Weatherald came out with a very positive intent and have already chewed up more than half the target in just five overs. They just need 32 more runs to win this Pink Ball Test at The Gabba and stamp their authority on the series. These two would aim to do the job without losing their wickets. Back in a bit for the final session of the day and also this Test. Play resumes at 9 am GMT. Stay tuned.
The partnership blossomed nicely, but just as it threatened to become dangerous, a fantastic catch from Steve Smith at first slip ended their 96-run stand. Things flipped quickly. Right after reaching his fifty, Stokes was also dismissed by Neser. That was the opening Australia needed. After that, they simply refused to let England hang around. Michael Neser completed his five-wicket haul by dismantling the English batting order, whereas Steve Smith was simply outstanding for taking three brilliant catches and was also spot on with his captaincy.
After a frustrating opening session of the fourth day from the Australian point of view, the alliance between Stokes and Jacks continued the resistance against the Aussie pace attack. To be fairly critical, the Australian bowlers were a bit too short on a pitch where landing on a good length could have proved much more threatening. With the ball softening up, that tactic didn't give them the results and allowed both batters to settle in nicely.
If the opening session belonged to the tourists, built on dogged resistance from Stokes and Jacks, the middle session was all about the Australian comeback. As they say, never give the Aussies an opening, or they will come crashing through in a pack. Things quickly flipped as the shadows lengthened and now, Australia are on the verge of extending their lead in this series.
End Of The Over 5 : 33/0
4 Runs
  • 14.1
  • 04.2
  • 14.3
  • 04.4
  • 14.5
  • 14.6
T. Head
19 (18)
J. Weatherald
10 (12)
J. Archer
3-0-10-0
4.6
1
Jofra Archer To Travis Head
Bangs this into the pitch, on middle, Travis Head hops up and clips it to the leg side for a quick run. THAT WILL BE DINNER ON DAY 4!
4.5
1
Jofra Archer To Jake Weatherald
Pitched up and on middle, Jake Weatherald tucks it towards mid-wicket for a run.
4.4
0
Jofra Archer To Jake Weatherald
Jofra Archer bowls a wide yorker, outside off, Jake Weatherald goes chasing after it but fails to connect.
4.3
1
Jofra Archer To Travis Head
On a length and around off, Travis Head runs it down to third man for a run.
4.2
0
Jofra Archer To Travis Head
Fuller and on off, angling in, Travis Head blocks it out.
4.1
1
Jofra Archer To Jake Weatherald
Good length and on off, Jake Weatherald taps it in front of cover for a quick single.
End Of The Over 4 : 29/0
10 Runs
  • 03.1
  • 63.2
  • 43.3
  • 03.4
  • 03.5
  • 03.6
T. Head
17 (15)
J. Weatherald
8 (9)
G. Atkinson
2-0-19-0
3.6
0
Gus Atkinson To Travis Head
Swing and a miss! Hard length and outside off. Travis Head gets tempted and wafts at it hard, but loses his bottom hand and misses it.
3.5
0
Gus Atkinson To Travis Head
A bit fuller and on off, Travis Head stays back in his crease and guides it towards point.
3.4
0
Gus Atkinson To Travis Head
Back of a length and on off, Travis Head dabs it down towards point.
3.3
4
Gus Atkinson To Travis Head
FOUR! Put away! Short of a length but outside off. Travis Head gets the chance to free his arms and crunches it through covers for a boundary now. Australia need 36 runs to win now.
3.2
6
Gus Atkinson To Travis Head
SIX! Sweetly timed! Gus Atkinson errs in line and serves this full, down the leg side. Travis Head picks it off his pads and whips it nonchalantly over the deep backward square leg fence for a biggie.
3.1
0
Gus Atkinson To Travis Head
Fuller one and on off, Travis Head knocks it towards mid off.
End Of The Over 3 : 19/0
4 Runs
  • 02.1
  • 42.2
  • 02.3
  • 02.4
  • 02.5
  • 02.6
J. Weatherald
8 (9)
T. Head
7 (9)
J. Archer
2-0-6-0
2.6
0
Jofra Archer To Jake Weatherald
Short and into the body of the batter. Jake Weatherald winds up for the pull but then decides against it and pats it towards square leg.
2.5
0
Jofra Archer To Jake Weatherald
Fuller and on middle, Jake Weatherald clips it to square leg.
2.4
0
Jofra Archer To Jake Weatherald
Good length and around off, Jake Weatherald looks to push it away but gets an outside egde on the bounce to gully.
2.3
0
Jofra Archer To Jake Weatherald
BEAUTY! Hard length and on middle, angles in but then straightens and keeps rising. Jake Weatherald gets squared up as the ball zips past the outside edge. Jamie Smith, behind the stumps, has to leap up to collect that one above his head.
2.2
4
Jofra Archer To Jake Weatherald
FOUR! Streaky! Jofra Archer is absolutely steaming in here. He lands this back of a length and on middle, jags back in at over 150 clicks. Jake Weatherald gets late to put his bat in line. It takes the inside edge and races to the fine leg fence for a boundary.
2.1
0
Jofra Archer To Jake Weatherald
Bangs in a quick and sharp bouncer at 147.5 clicks, angling into the leg side, Jake Weatherald leaves it alone.
End Of The Over 2 : 15/0
9 Runs
  • 31.1
  • 01.2
  • 21.3
  • 41.4
  • 01.5
  • 01.6
T. Head
7 (9)
J. Weatherald
4 (3)
G. Atkinson
1-0-9-0
1.6
0
Gus Atkinson To Travis Head
Swing and a miss! Short of a length and outside off, takes off a bit. Travis Head slahses hard at it but fails to connect.
1.5
0
Gus Atkinson To Travis Head
Hard length and on off, Travis Head keeps it out to the off side.
1.4
4
Gus Atkinson To Travis Head
FOUR! Excellent timing! Touch fuller and just on off. Travis Head gets on top of the bounce and plays it right under his eyes. Just dabs it away as the ball teases the cover fielder to the fence but wins the race for a boundary.
1.3
2
Gus Atkinson To Travis Head
Good length and on off, Travis Head opens the face of his bat and guides it through point for a couple of runs. Australia need 54 runs to win now.
1.2
0
Gus Atkinson To Travis Head
Back of a length and around off, Travis Head steers it away towards point.
1.1
3
Gus Atkinson To Jake Weatherald
Nice shot! Gus Atkinson begins with a full delivery, on middle, angling in. Jake Weatherald steps across and clips it away with excellent timing to the left of mid on. Jofra Archer chases after it to collect it. Three runs taken.
Gus Atkinson to operate from the other end.
End Of The Over 1 : 6/0
6 Runs
  • 00.1
  • 4 B 0.2
  • 00.3
  • 10.4
  • 00.5
  • 10.6
J. Weatherald
1 (2)
T. Head
1 (4)
J. Archer
1-0-2-0
0.6
1
Jofra Archer To Jake Weatherald
Pitched up and on off, Jake Weatherald strides out and taps it towards cover for a run. 6 runs off the first over.
0.5
0
Jofra Archer To Jake Weatherald
Jofra Archer lands this short of a length, on off at 145.4 clicks, gets sharp bounce as well. Jake Weatherald leaves it alone.
0.4
1
Jofra Archer To Travis Head
Good length and on off, Travis Head crouches low and stabs it out towards extra cover for a quick single. First runs off the bat.
0.3
0
Jofra Archer To Travis Head
Hard length but down the leg side again, Travis Head misses his flick. This is loose from Archer.
0.2
b
Jofra Archer To Travis Head
FOUR BYES! Free runs for the Aussies. Short of a length but angling down the leg side, keeps moving in even behind the stumps. Travis Head fails to glance it away, and Jamie Smith, the keeper has no chance of stopping that as it races to the fine leg fence for a boundary.
0.1
0
Jofra Archer To Travis Head
Jofra Archer starts with a hard-length delivery at 145.1 clicks, on off. Travis Head hops up and guides it off the outer half of the bat on the bounce to gully.
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Match Info
  • Venue The Gabba, Brisbane
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss England won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result Australia beat England by 8 wickets
  • Player of the Match Mitchell Starc
  • Umpire Adrian Holdstock (SA), Sharfuddoula Saikat (BAN) and Nitin Menon (IND)
  • Referee Ranjan Madugalle (SL)
Match Notes
  • Stumps: England 325/9 in 74.0 overs
  • 10th wkt Partnership: 50 off 28 balls between J Root (22) and J Archer (28)
  • England 303/9 in 70.3 overs
  • M Starc 18th Test 5-wicket haul: 5/46 (15.2)
  • J Root 40th Test hundred: 102 runs in 181 balls (4x11) (6x0)
  • England 250/6 in 64.0 overs
  • Drinks: England 235/6 in 62.0 overs
  • Referral 2 (51.6 ovs): AUS against J Root (LBW) Unsuccessful (AUS: 1, ENG: 3)
  • England 203/4 in 49.1 overs
  • Dinner: England 196/4 in 47.0 overs
  • Referral 1 (38.6 ovs): AUS against J Root (LBW) Unsuccessful (AUS: 2, ENG: 3)
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 50 off 61 balls between J Root (20) and H Brook (30)
  • Drinks: England 166/3 in 36.0 overs
  • J Root Test fifty: 50 runs in 83 balls (4x5) (6x0)
  • England 150/2 in 32.3 overs
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 102 off 35 balls between Z Carwley (69) and J Root (33)
  • England 103/2 in 24.4 overs
  • Tea: England 98/2 in 24.0 overs
  • Z Carwley 20th Test fifty: 50 runs in 68 balls (4x6) (6x0)
  • Z Carwley dropped on 39 by S Boland in 17.5 overs
  • Drinks: England 58/2 in 12.0 overs
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 53 off 56 balls between Z Carwley (37) and J Root (17)
  • England 51/1 in 10.4 overs
  • J Root dropped on 2 by S Smith in 2.6 overs
  • Stumps: Australia 378/6 in 73.0 overs
  • A Carey dropped on 25 by J Root in 69.2 overs
  • Australia 352/6 in 69.1 overs
  • M Neser dropped on 7 by B Carse in 68.3 overs
  • Referral 1 (63.6 ovs): ENG against M Neser (LBW) Unsuccessful (AUS: 3, ENG: 2)
  • J Inglis dropped on 21 by B Duckett in 63.2 overs
  • Australia 300/5 in 58.3 overs
  • Drinks: Australia 292/5 in 56.4 overs
  • A Carey dropped on 0 by B Duckett in 56.2 overs
  • S Smith 40th Test fifty: 50 runs in 67 balls (4x5) (6x1)
  • Australia 251/3 in 49.3 overs
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 50 off 66 balls between S Smith (21) and C Green (28)
  • Dinner: Australia 228/3 in 44.0 overs
  • Australia 200/2 in 38.0 overs
  • M Labuschagne 25th Test fifty: 50 runs in 67 balls (4x7) (6x1)
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 66 balls between M Labuschagne (35) and S Smith (14)
  • Drinks: Australia 175/2 in 34.0 overs
  • Australia 150/2 in 27.2 overs
  • Tea: Australia 130/1 in 21.0 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 47 balls between J Weatherald (18) and M Labuschagne (25)
  • J Weatherald maiden Test fifty: 50 runs in 45 balls (4x9) (6x1)
  • Australia 100/1 in 17.2 overs
  • Drinks: Australia 57/0 in 11.0 overs
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 60 balls between T Head (17) and J Weatherald (29)
  • Australia 50/0 in 10.0 overs
  • T Head dropped on 3 by J Smith in 8.2 overs
  • Innings Break: England 334/10 in 76.2 overs
  • Stumps: England 134/6 in 35.0 overs
  • Referral 6 (32.6 ovs): AUS against W Jacks (Caught) Unsuccessful (AUS: 1, ENG: 2)
  • Referral 5 (29.3 ovs): J Smith against AUS (Caught) Unsuccessful (AUS: 2, ENG: 2)
  • Referral 4 (29.3 ovs): AUS against H Brook (Caught) Successful (AUS: 2, ENG: 3)
  • Referral 3 (29.2 ovs): H Brook against AUS (Caught) Successful (AUS: 2, ENG: 3)
  • Referral 2 (26.3 ovs): AUS against J Root (Caught) Successful (AUS: 2, ENG: 3)
  • Referral 1 (25.6 ovs): AUS against H Brook (LBW) Unsuccessful (AUS: 2, ENG: 3)
  • England 101/3 in 21.4 overs
  • Drinks: England 97/3 in 21.2 overs
  • England 50/1 in 9.2 overs
  • Dinner: England 45/0 in 6.0 overs
  • B Duckett dropped on 6 by M Neser in 3.3 overs
  • Innings Break: Australia 511/10 in 117.3 overs
  • Australia 502/9 in 113.5 overs
  • Drinks: Australia 496/9 in 113.0 overs
  • 9th wkt Partnership: 50 off 124 balls between M Starc (38) and S Boland (11)
  • M Starc 12th Test fifty: 50 runs in 100 balls (8x4) (0x6)
  • Tea: Australia 450/8 in 99.0 overs
  • Australia 450/8 in 98.6 overs
  • Drinks: Australia 419/8 in 87.0 overs
  • New ball taken: Australia 406/7 in 80.1 overs
  • Australia 401/7 in 78.2 overs
  • A Carey 12th Test fifty: 50 runs in 52 balls (5x4) (0x6)
  • 7th wkt Partnership: 50 off 57 balls between A Carey (34) and M Neser (15)
  • Australia 50/2 in 8.3 overs
  • Referral 1 (6.5 ovs): ENG against J Weatherald (LBW) Unsuccessful (AUS: 3, ENG: 2)
  • Dinner: Australia 33/0 in 5.0 overs
  • Innings Break: England 241/10 in 75.2 overs
  • M Neser maiden Test 5-wicket haul: 5/42 (16.2)
  • B Stokes 36th Test fifty: 50 runs in 148 balls (4x4) (0x6)
  • Referral 7 (69.4 ovs): AUS against G Atkinson (LBW) Unsuccessful (AUS: 0, ENG: 2)
  • Drinks: England 224/7 in 69.1 overs
  • W Jacks dropped on 35 by T Head in 64.6 overs
  • England 200/6 in 60.3 overs
  • Tea: England 193/6 in 59.0 overs
  • 7th wkt Partnership: 50 off 132 balls between B Stokes (27) and W Jacks (18)
  • Drinks: England 162/6 in 48.0 overs
  • England 150/6 in 41.1 overs
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