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England vs Australia 2025 2nd Test Full Commentary
Result · Dec 04 2025, Thu - 09:30 AM (IST)
ENGLAND334, 241
AUSTRALIA511, 69/2
Australia won by 8 wickets
CRR:6.9
Player Of The Match
ENGLAND AUSTRALIA
OUT! Caught. Brendan Doggett to Jofra Archer. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control to deep backward square leg, caught by Labuschagne. Marnus takes a hanger at deep backward square, and England are bowled out for 334. Joe Root remains unbeaten on 138, and Archer made a valuable contribution of 38 coming in at number 11. The Australian openers rush back to the pavilion, and they will be looking to bat on a sunny afternoon with the pitch flattening out. Mitchell Starc picked up a six-wicket haul for his team. Join us for the next innings in a while.
Brendan Doggett to Joe Root. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Inglis.
Mitchell Starc to Jofra Archer. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Carey.
Mitchell Starc to Jofra Archer. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot defending, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Boland.
Mitchell Starc to Jofra Archer. Length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Inglis.
Mitchell Starc to Jofra Archer. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.
FOUR! Mitchell Starc to Jofra Archer. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep cover for 4 runs.
Mitchell Starc to Jofra Archer. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Head.
Brendan Doggett to Jofra Archer. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Labuschagne.
Brendan Doggett to Joe Root. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Starc.
Brendan Doggett to Jofra Archer. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Labuschagne.
Brendan Doggett to Jofra Archer. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Carey.
Brendan Doggett to Joe Root. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Labuschagne.
Brendan Doggett to Joe Root. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid wicket for no runs, mis-fielded by Neser.
Michael Neser to Jofra Archer. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, back to bowler for no runs. That's Stumps on Day 1. England close the day on 325 for 9, and they'll be particularly pleased with the late flourish provided by the final-wicket stand, 61 valuable runs off just 44 deliveries, shifting the momentum their way at the end of play. The headline of the day belongs to Joe Root, who finally brings up his first Test century on Australian soil, a superbly crafted innings that held England together. Zak Crawley also played a crucial hand earlier in the day, his positive strokeplay ensuring the scoreboard kept ticking when England needed it most. Australia, meanwhile, had their moments. The turning point in the final session came with the run-out of Ben Stokes, a brilliant piece of work from Josh Inglis, who capitalised on a moment of hesitation. Mitchell Starc then sparked a late charge, claiming three wickets in quick succession to drag the Aussies back into contention. As we head into Day 2, all eyes will be on Joe Root and Jofra Archer, who remain unbeaten. England will hope this partnership extends deeper into the morning, while Australia will be desperate to wrap things up swiftly.
Michael Neser to Jofra Archer. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Inglis.
Michael Neser to Joe Root. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to leg gully for 1 run, direct hit by Carey.
Michael Neser to Jofra Archer. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Weatherald.
Michael Neser to Jofra Archer. Short, outside off stump down the track defending, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Doggett.
Michael Neser to Joe Root. Length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, to deep extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Inglis.
Mitchell Starc to Joe Root. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, down leg side on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Doggett.
Mitchell Starc to Joe Root. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, to leg on the front foot flick, to short mid wicket for no runs, shy attempt by Neser, fielded by Labuschagne.
Mitchell Starc to Jofra Archer. Reverse Swing-Out yorker, outside off stump deep in crease Steer, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Weatherald.
Mitchell Starc to Joe Root. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Inglis.
Mitchell Starc to Joe Root. Reverse Swing-Out yorker, middle stump on the front foot working, to deep square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Inglis.
Mitchell Starc to Jofra Archer. Off cutter back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Boland.
Scott Boland to Jofra Archer. Length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Weatherald.
Scott Boland to Joe Root. Length ball, off stump down the track driving, mis-timed to long on for 1 run, fielded by Green.
Scott Boland to Joe Root. Length ball, down leg side deep in crease flick, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Carey.
SIX! Scott Boland to Joe Root. Length ball, outside off stump deep in crease reverse sweeping, well timed in the air under control over third man for 6 runs.
OUT! Caught. Will Jacks to Brendan Doggett. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge to first slip, caught by Brook. Australia's innings comes to an end with a superb batting display, giving them a healthy 177-run lead. Every batter contributed, though Mitchell Starc's late 77 was surprisingly the top score. Brydon Carse claimed four wickets, but England were clearly frustrated as Australia's tail kept them in the field on a hot afternoon. Will the physical fatigue affect England's reply in batting? We will find out soon.
Will Jacks to Brendan Doggett. Off break length ball, to leg on the front foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Pope.
Will Jacks to Brendan Doggett. Off break length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Duckett.
Brydon Carse to Brendan Doggett. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot dropped, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Archer.
Brydon Carse to Scott Boland. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed to cover for 1 run, fielded by Archer.
Brydon Carse to Scott Boland. Short, down leg side ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Smith.
Brydon Carse to Scott Boland. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Smith.
Brydon Carse to Scott Boland. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Smith.
Brydon Carse to Scott Boland. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Fended, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Pope.
Wide Brydon Carse to Scott Boland. Short, to leg on the back foot shoulders arms, Left for 1 run, fielded by Smith.
Will Jacks to Brendan Doggett. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge to first slip for no runs, fielded by Brook.
Will Jacks to Brendan Doggett. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Pope.
Will Jacks to Brendan Doggett. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, inside edge to fine leg for 2 runs, fielded by Crawley.
Will Jacks to Scott Boland. Off break length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Crawley.
Will Jacks to Scott Boland. Off break length ball, to leg on the back foot pushing, back to bowler for no runs.
Will Jacks to Brendan Doggett. Off break half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, to deep extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Carse.
Brydon Carse to Scott Boland. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Smith.
Brydon Carse to Scott Boland. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs.
Brydon Carse to Scott Boland. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to third man for 2 runs, fielded by Duckett. Another couple of runs to the tally.
Brydon Carse to Scott Boland. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Smith.
Brydon Carse to Scott Boland. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Stokes.
Brydon Carse to Scott Boland. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, shy attempt by Carse, fielded by Smith.
Will Jacks to Brendan Doggett. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Stokes.
FOUR! Will Jacks to Brendan Doggett. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed past deep point for 4 runs.
Will Jacks to Scott Boland. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Carse.
Will Jacks to Scott Boland. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Stokes.
Will Jacks to Brendan Doggett. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Archer.
Will Jacks to Brendan Doggett. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, inside edge to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Stokes.
Brydon Carse to Scott Boland. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, mis-fielded by Smith.
Brydon Carse to Scott Boland. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Smith.
OUT! Caught. Michael Neser to Brydon Carse. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, outside edge in the air uncontrolled to first slip, caught by Smith. All out! England lost four wickets in quick succession and handed Australia a target of 65. Steve Smith took a great catch to remove Will Jacks, and the momentum swung back to the hosts. Ben Stokes was gutted to get out on fifty after battling hard for 152 balls. Michael Neser bagged a five-wicket haul on his home ground for his relentless bowling display. Join us for Australia's reply in a while.
Michael Neser to Brydon Carse. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Inglis.
Brendan Doggett to Jofra Archer. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Inglis.
FOUR! Brendan Doggett to Jofra Archer. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
Brendan Doggett to Jofra Archer. Short, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Green.
Brendan Doggett to Brydon Carse. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, hit helmet to third man for 1 run, fielded by Starc.
Brendan Doggett to Jofra Archer. Back of a length, wide outside off stump moves in front pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Green.
Brendan Doggett to Brydon Carse. Back of a length, down leg side backing away driving, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Head.
Michael Neser to Jofra Archer. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.
Michael Neser to Jofra Archer. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Inglis.
Michael Neser to Brydon Carse. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward square leg for 3 runs, fielded by Boland.
Michael Neser to Brydon Carse. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid on for no runs, fielded by Starc.
Michael Neser to Brydon Carse. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.
Michael Neser to Brydon Carse. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Inglis.
Brendan Doggett to Jofra Archer. Short, wide outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Carey.
Brendan Doggett to Jofra Archer. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Fended, Gloved in the air uncontrolled for no runs, fielded by Carey.
Brendan Doggett to Jofra Archer. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Carey.
OUT! Caught. Brendan Doggett to Gus Atkinson. Short, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid wicket, caught by Smith. Great field placement as the Skipper himself takes the catch.
Brendan Doggett to Brydon Carse. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Labuschagne.
Brendan Doggett to Gus Atkinson. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Weatherald.
Michael Neser to Brydon Carse. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, inside edge to fine leg for 2 runs, fielded by Boland.
OUT! Caught. Michael Neser to Ben Stokes. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, outside edge, caught by Carey. Edged and taken! What a catch from Alex Carey, and Australia are back in it. It's Ben Stokes who departs for 50.
Michael Neser to Ben Stokes. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Head.
Michael Neser to Gus Atkinson. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot glancing, to fine leg for 1 run.
Michael Neser to Gus Atkinson. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
Michael Neser to Gus Atkinson. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Inglis.
Brendan Doggett to Ben Stokes. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
Brendan Doggett to Ben Stokes. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne.
Brendan Doggett to Gus Atkinson. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Labuschagne.
Brendan Doggett to Gus Atkinson. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Boland.
SIX! Gus Atkinson to Steve Smith. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep square leg for 6 runs. What a shot! Steve Smith is pumped as Australia win by eight wickets and take a 2-0 lead in the series here at the Gabba. After a wicketless opening session, Australia came out firing in the second and picked up the remaining four wickets. Chasing 65, they cruised toward the target in just ten overs, though they did lose a couple of wickets to Gus Atkinson's quality bowling. England will need to quickly reassess and adjust their plans before the third Test in Adelaide to keep the series alive. Mitchell Starc is the Player of the Match.
Gus Atkinson to Jake Weatherald. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, outside edge in the air uncontrolled to third man for 1 run, fielded by Carse.
Gus Atkinson to Jake Weatherald. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Stokes.
FOUR! Gus Atkinson to Jake Weatherald. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past long on for 4 runs.
Gus Atkinson to Steve Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Archer.
Gus Atkinson to Steve Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
Jofra Archer to Jake Weatherald. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid on for no runs, fielded by Carse.
Jofra Archer to Steve Smith. Length ball, off stump on the back foot driving, well timed in the air under control to third man for 1 run, fielded by Jacks.
SIX! Jofra Archer to Steve Smith. Back of a length, off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over fine leg for 6 runs.
FOUR! Jofra Archer to Steve Smith. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, top edge in the air uncontrolled past fine leg for 4 runs.
Jofra Archer to Steve Smith. Seaming in back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Smith.
FOUR! Jofra Archer to Steve Smith. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
Gus Atkinson to Jake Weatherald. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Smith.
Gus Atkinson to Jake Weatherald. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Smith.
Gus Atkinson to Steve Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to point for 1 run, fielded by Stokes.
OUT! Caught. Gus Atkinson to Marnus Labuschagne. Seaming in back of a length, wide outside off stump swayed away Fended, Gloved, caught by Smith. Marnus is gone! Something to cheer for the England fans.
Gus Atkinson to Marnus Labuschagne. Seaming in back of a length, wide outside off stump swayed away Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Smith.
Gus Atkinson to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to point for no runs, fielded by Jacks.
Jofra Archer to Jake Weatherald. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.
APPEAL! Jofra Archer to Jake Weatherald. In-swinging half volley, to leg on the front foot flick, hit pad to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Carse, appeal made for L.B.W. Missing the stumps.
Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Pope.
Jofra Archer to Jake Weatherald. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge to third man for 1 run, fielded by Atkinson.
Jofra Archer to Jake Weatherald. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, hit pad to silly point for no runs.
Jofra Archer to Marnus Labuschagne. Seaming in back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to point for 1 run, fielded by Jacks.
Gus Atkinson to Marnus Labuschagne. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Duckett.
OUT! Bowled. Gus Atkinson to Travis Head. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, bottom edge. Dragged on for Travis Head!
Gus Atkinson to Travis Head. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot working, back to bowler for no runs.
Gus Atkinson to Jake Weatherald. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, outside edge to third man for 1 run, fielded by Pope.
Gus Atkinson to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, outside edge to third man for 1 run, fielded by Pope.
Gus Atkinson to Travis Head. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, to deep backward square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Duckett.