AUS Vs ENG 2nd Test: Australia Crush England By 8 Wickets, Storm To 2-0 Ashes Lead
Australia sealed the second Ashes Test with an eight-wicket win inside four days at the Gabba, storming to a 2-0 lead as England slipped to seventh in the WTC table. Ben Stokes briefly revived England with a gritty half-century and a 96-run stand with Will Jacks, but Steve Smith’s brilliant diving catch triggered a collapse to 241 all out. Chasing just 65, Australia raced home in 10 overs, with Smith ramping Jofra Archer, crossing 1,000 Gabba runs, and finishing the match with a six. Michael Neser claimed a superb five-for, leaving England bruised and searching for answers.
Australia's Jake Weatherald and Australia's captain Steve Smith celebrate after winning the second Ashes cricket test match between Australia and England in Brisbane. | Photo: AP/Tertius Pickard
Australia's Jake Weatherald, left, and Australia's captain Steve Smith walk off the field after winning the second Ashes cricket test match between Australia and England in Brisbane. | Photo: AP/Tertius Pickard
Australia's captain Steve Smith plays a shot during the second Ashes cricket test match between Australia and England in Brisbane. | Photo: AP/Tertius Pickard
Australia's Jake Weatherald looks back after playing a shot during the second Ashes cricket test match between Australia and England in Brisbane. | Photo: AP/Tertius Pickard
Australia's Travis Head plays a shot during the second Ashes cricket test match between Australia and England in Brisbane. | Photo: AP/Tertius Pickard
England's captain Ben Stokes throws bat after loosing his wicket during the second Ashes cricket test match between Australia and England in Brisbane. | Photo: AP/Tertius Pickard
Australia's Michael Neser shows the ball after getting five wickets during the second Ashes cricket test match between Australia and England in Brisbane, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.. () | Photo: AP/Tertius Pickard
England's captain Ben Stokes celebrates his fifty runs during the second Ashes cricket test match between Australia and England in Brisbane. | Photo: AP/Tertius Pickard
England's captain Ben Stokes avoids a bouncer during the second Ashes cricket test match between Australia and England in Brisbane. | Photo: AP/Tertius Pickard
England's Will Jacks plays a shot during the second Ashes cricket test match between Australia and England in Brisbane. | Photo: AP/Tertius Pickard
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