Australia Won by 8 wickets with tremendous performance in Gabba. England on the fourth day of the second Ashes Test and took a commanding 2-0 lead in the 2025-26 series. Despite England’s spirited resistance in their second innings, chasing a modest target in the fourth innings was to pose no problem to the hosts, who finished the match with ease. The win not only demonstrated Australia’s depth and discipline but also highlighted their talent Mitchell StarcWhose all-round performance turned the match decisively in favor of the home team.
Mitchell Starc made headlines with his brilliant all-round performance
Starc was the heartbeat of Australia’s victory, producing the best Test performance of his career. His impact spread across both innings, earning him the player of the match award.
After England scored 334 runs in their first innings, Australia gave a powerful reply and scored a mammoth score of 511 runs. While Australia’s top and middle order contributed consistently, it was Starc who stole the show with the bat. Moving on during a crucial phase, he launched a counter-attack that stunned the visitors. His innings of 77 was the highest individual score of the innings, an innings laced with crisp stroke-making and fearless intent.
Starc’s innings complemented a series of half-centuries from the Australian lineup Jake Weatherald (72), marnus labuschagne (65), alex carey (63), and Steve Smith (61). Their collective effort gave Australia a commanding lead of 177 runs – which would ultimately prove decisive.
Starc’s bowling masterclass breaks England’s resistance
If Starc’s batting surprised England, his bowling destroyed them. In the first innings, the left-arm pacer recorded figures of 6/75 while swinging and seaming the ball dangerously. He repeatedly broke partnerships at crucial moments, ensuring that England could never build sustained momentum.
Starc continued his dominance in the second innings, taking 2 for 64 and leaving England’s middle order reeling. His ability to strike early and hit back with equal venom later on displayed his unmatched skill and fitness, reinforcing why he remains one of the most dangerous fast bowlers in Test cricket.
Australia won the match chasing an easy target
Facing a huge deficit, England showed a glimpse of resilience in their second innings. They struggled to reach 241 runs, thanks to several serious contributions, but the total was not enough to challenge Australia. Despite their superior application, the visitors were always under pressure, and Australia’s disciplined attack ensured wickets kept coming at regular intervals.
Set a target of just 65 runs to win, Australia’s openers wasted no time in regaining control. By the dinner break they reached 33/0 and came back to score the remaining runs. Although the Australian team lost travis head And marnus labuschagne in the process but ultimately registered a spectacular victory by 8 wickets with the captain steve smith Finished the game by hitting a six.
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Here’s how fans reacted:
Australia has taken a 2-0 lead in the series. pic.twitter.com/DO0IeRo64O
– England Cricket (@englandcricket) 7 December 2025
– can bowl
-can bat
– can field
– Can perform on a big stageWhat a legend of the game.
Mitchell Starc GOAT 🐐. pic.twitter.com/6Bom7SUl0E– Rafi (@rafi4999) 6 December 2025
It would be poetic justice for Mitchell Starc to be named Test Cricketer of the Year. He always chose his country over money, retiring from T20s to focus on Tests. How much a person is suffering even in the last phase of his career.
– и (@lbdablu) 6 December 2025
Archer and Smith 👀#ash25 pic.twitter.com/Rrdy5DxNZm
– CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) 7 December 2025
can bat like don bradman
Sir can bowl like Curtly Ambrose
Can field like Jonty Rhodes
can catch like hardik pandya
humble like rahul dravid
Aura like Virat KohliThat’s Sir Mitchell Starc for you 🐐 pic.twitter.com/RptDAwUQ24
– 𝚅𝚅𝚊𝚞¹⁸ (@varunx18) 7 December 2025
Just take whatever prize you have and give it to Michelle Stark already. They finished the series in 6 days when Australia were considered to be at their weakest. England is like a wet tissue paper. So weak and vulnerable. Even West Indies competed better in Australia. Pakistan was…
– Nikhil Mehra (@TweetinderKaul) 7 December 2025
Nathan Lyon is seeing his replacement Neser get vital runs and partnerships with Mitchell Starc as well as Fifer #Ashes2025 #ash25 #AUSvsENG
– Last Dance (@26lastdance) 7 December 2025
One of my favorite things about the Ashes is the commentary footage… but my first favorite is Mitchell Starc!! Bat and ball… he is amazing.
– Alex Baillie (@abails86) 7 December 2025
Australia should have seen Mitchell Starc come out and start this run chase single-handedly. #Ashes2025 #ash #Cricket
– Marcus Ryan (@itsmarcusryan) 7 December 2025
Australia’s struggling lineup..Keep Mitchell Starc at number 1.
– Noel Bibito (@bibito86823) 7 December 2025
Australia’s great cricketer
Mitchell Starc 🇭🇲 https://t.co/7Yu5CUuPbd– Ahad Hassan (@iahad_27) 7 December 2025
Winning test series in England and Australia is not in your control. You should go to Zimbabwe, Netherlands, Pakistan, West Indies and show your strength there. #AUSvENG #ash25 #Gabba #benstokes pic.twitter.com/aaD0szi1mW
– The Story Vault (@RealtyCheck09) 7 December 2025
Hahahahighland still sucks. #Gabba
– Mark Simpson (@iMARKSIMPSON) 7 December 2025
This Ashes is ending sooner than expected. The buzzball hype is getting busted.
There is no real preparation at the ground level, just show-off. These English cricketers are some of the highest rated cricketers you will find.#Ashes2025 #AUSvENG #Gabba #AusvsEng #crickettwitter
– Jim Moriarty (@moriartyjim100) 7 December 2025
Did the British come to these shores believing that they were facing the most vulnerable #ash Australian side in 15 years? #AUSvENG
– break a leg (@JeSeGray) 7 December 2025
can’t bat
can’t bowl
can’t catch
can’t use your brain
do not veryEngland cricket summary #ash #bbcricket
– Jules (@julescamoore) 7 December 2025
With Australia leading 2–0 in the Ashes, England suffered another humiliating defeat.#Ashes2025
– Faraz Hashmi (@faraz_h24) 7 December 2025
bloody love steve smith #ash
– Kath (@Kathblue) 7 December 2025
Australia should cancel the remaining Ashes and invite Virat Kohli and Co. for a 15-match ODI series instead.
– Broken Cricket Dreams Cricket Blog (@cricket_broken) 7 December 2025
mood.
2-0.
Over the Australian team.#ash pic.twitter.com/y8sfddGYd7
– Cricblog ✍ (@cric_blog) 7 December 2025
England absolutely humiliated🔥
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#ash pic.twitter.com/fSvsPlylbN
– PeakyFuckingBlinders🪽 (@FuckingPeaky) 7 December 2025
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