England And Australia there was a fierce fight in second ashes test Under pink-ball lights at the Gabba in Brisbane on December 4, 2025, the hosts were 292 for five, trailing by 42 runs after 56.4 overs on the second day. Joe RootOn the basis of an innings of 138 runs, England scored 334 runs in the first innings and recovered from the initial collapse to reach 5 runs for two wickets and set a challenging stage in this day-night match. braydon carseyThree wickets, including the decisive blow, fueled England’s late comeback as Australia were bowling at 5.15 runs an over.
Will Jacques produced a sensational effort to dismiss Steve Smith on day two
will jacks Produced a moment of magic on the second day, diving full length to deep backward square to dismiss Carse with one hand. steven smith 61 runs in 85 balls in 56.4 overs. The short ball troubled Smith, causing an awkward pull that floated towards Jack, 25 meters away from the rope; His acrobatic leap to the right produced a brilliant catch, leaving Australia reeling at 292 for five just before drinks.
Smith’s innings stabilized the chase with the help of five fours and two sixes. marnus labuschagneof 65, but Jacques’ athleticism, his first major fielding highlight in Tests since 2022, changed dramatically in Season 3.
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Australia dominated early on the second day and reached 50 runs in 10 overs. travis head33 more Jake WeatheraldExplosive 72 runs, reaching 100 by the 17th over with Wetherald hitting a half-century off 45 balls. After lunch, Labuschagne and Smith made 200 runs by the 37th over with a partnership of 50 runs. ben stokes Labuschagne removed, caught behind for 65; cameron greenA quickfire 45 then took Australia to 250 in 49.3 overs, his 50-run partnership with Smith putting England’s lead in danger.
The final session turned out to be chaotic as England achieved quick success twice: Green was out for 45 to Carse at 291 for four, soon followed by Smith ending Jaques’ brilliant innings, collapsing the innings before drinks and leaving Australia at 292 for five. Carse’s figures were 3 for 97 in 12.4 overs, his short-pitched aggression decimating the middle order jofra archerEarlier, he was out LBW on Wetherald’s ball.
