AUS vs ENG Highlights, Ashes 2nd Test: Smith hits match-winning six as Australia defeat England to take 2-0 lead

Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 Highlights: Australia defeated England by eight wickets in the post-dinner session, in Brisbane. The win sees the hosts take a 2-0 lead in the ongoing Ashes series.

Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 Live Score: Australia's captain Steve Smith plays a shot.(AP)

Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 Highlights: Steve Smith (23*) hit the match-winning six as Australia chased down a target of 65 runs, reaching 69/2 in the post-dinner session, on Day 4 in Brisbane. The win also saw Australia take a 2-0 lead in the Ashes series. Gus Atkinson struck twice after tea, removing Travis Head (22) and Marnus Labuschagne (3) as England got two consolation wickets. Earlier, Head and Jake Weatherald took Australia to 33/0 at dinner, as they chase 65 runs. Michael Neser took a fifer and England were bowled out for 241 in the post-tea session, and the visitors have a lead of 64 runs on Day 4 in Brisbane. The first session was England trying to stage a comeback, but after tea, Australia began to find their momentum. After tea, Steve Smith took a stunning one-handed catch in the slip cordon to break Will Jacks' partnership with Stokes, which was starting to frustrate the Aussies. Jacks departed for 41 off 92 balls. Also, Brendan Doggett removed Gus Atkinson for three off 13 balls. Meanwhile Stokes (50) also lost his wicket to Neser. Jacks and Stokes took the visitors to 193/6 at tea, with a lead of 16 runs. ...Read More

 

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• Dec 07, 2025 03:23 pm IST

  Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: Steve Smith speaks on the match

  Steve Smith shares that he is feeling pretty chilled. They did toil hard at the beginning with Stokes and Will Jacks putting up a partnership, but they eventually separated them and then chased down the 60 runs with ease.

  Smith further shares that it was a close game in the first tow days. The game turned for them with the partnerships by their lower order. He also compliments Neser on his performance at number eight.

  Smith jokingly calls Alex Carey a freak for standing up to the pacers. He also calls it the best keeping performance he has ever seen.

  He also speaks about his catch of Will Jacks. Smith shares he was blinded by Carey, but it was crucial for them to break that partnership.

  Smith signs off by congratulating his team and handing over the leadership responsibilities to Pat Cummins from next match.
• Dec 07, 2025 03:15 pm IST

  Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: Mitchell Starc gets the player of the match

  Micthell Starc expresses his happiness with the two wins and the lead in the series. He gives insights into his bowling and the fact that he was looking to bowl first and hit the stumps.

  Notably, Starc played a crucial knock in the first innings. He says that they were looking to bat long and then have a crack at the England batters under lights. Also shares his delight at being able to contribute with the bat and is all set for the next match at the Adelaide.

Dec 07, 2025 03:11 pm IST
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: Steve Smith gives insights on his blinder
After playing a blinder of a knock, Steve Smith shares that he felt it was the right moment to take on the bowling. There was a storm that was coming, so he played some shots and took the attack to England.
There was an intense face-off between Archer and Smith. He says that it was all fun between two tough competitors and it all stays on the field.
He finishes by congratulating his unit for a brilliant show in the game.
Dec 07, 2025 03:01 pm IST
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: DONE AND DUSTED! AUS WIN!
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: It is the match-winning six as Australia beat England by 8 wickets! Smith ends it in style, smacks Atkinson for a maximum as Australia go 2-0 up in this Ashes series.
AUS - 69/2 (10), Target - 65
Dec 07, 2025 02:55 pm IST
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: AUS need 8 runs to win
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: Exchange of words from Smith and Archer, and then the Aussie stand-in captain smacks the pacer for a four and then a six! SHOTS! Then he takes a single. Ends the over with a dot.
AUS - 57/2 (9), Target - 65
Dec 07, 2025 02:52 pm IST
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: AUS need 19 runs to win
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: FOUR! GOOD SHOT! SMITH is in a hurry! He punishes Archer, sends him to deep midwicket for a boundary!
AUS - 46/2 (8.1), Target - 65
Dec 07, 2025 02:49 pm IST
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: Atkinson strikes again!
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: OUT!!! A good delivery by Atkinson ad Labuschagne goes on the back foot, he ends up edging it to Smith for a catch!
Labuschagne c Smith b Atkinson 3 (6)
Dec 07, 2025 02:40 pm IST
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: OUT!
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: OUT! ATKINSON STRIKES! He sends it on length, outside off. Head gets a thick inside edge, and it hits his own stumps!
Head b Atkinson 22 (22)
Dec 07, 2025 02:39 pm IST
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: Action resumes!
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: The action resumes! Head and Weatherald resume batting for the hosts in the post-dinner session.
AUS - 33/0 (5), Target - 65
Dec 07, 2025 02:15 pm IST
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: AUS - 33/0 (5), Target - 65 | Dinner
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: Dinner break now! Weatherald (10*) and Head (19*) remain unbeaten as Archer concedes four singles in the fifth over!
AUS - 33/0 (5), Target - 65 | Dinner
Dec 07, 2025 02:06 pm IST
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: Inside edged! FOUR!
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: SHOT! Short of length delivery by Archer and Weatherald gets a big inside edge. It misses the stumps and races fine to the fine leg boundary for a four!
Dec 07, 2025 01:55 pm IST
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: The run-chase begins!
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: The run-chase begins! Head and Weatherald open for Australia. Archer to bowl the first over for England.
Target - 65
Dec 07, 2025 01:43 pm IST
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: ALL OUT! NESER GETS HIS FIFER!
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: Short of length delivery by NEser, outside off. Carse edges it to slip for a catch! Fifer for Neser!
Carse c Smith b Neser 7 (10)
ENG - 241 (75.2), lead by 64 runs
Dec 07, 2025 01:36 pm IST
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: ENG - 234/9 (74), lead by 57 runs
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: Neser keeps it tight, concedes only three runs in this over. Carse (6*) and Archer (0*) need to be cautious here.
ENG - 234/9 (74), lead by 57 runs
Dec 07, 2025 01:27 pm IST
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: Doggett strikes now!
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: OUT! ANOTHER ONE GONE! IT LOOKS LIKE ITS GOING TO END FOR ENGLAND SOON!
A short of length delivery by Doggett and Atkinson tries to pull, ends up sending for an easy catch to midwicket.
Atkinson c Smith b Doggett 3 (13)
Dec 07, 2025 01:25 pm IST
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: OUTT! THE CAPTAIN IS GONE!
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: THAT'S IT NICKED! THE CAPTAIN IS GONE! STOKES IS FUMING! HE LEAVES RIGHT AWAY! THE BARMY ARMY IS SILENCED!
Short of a length delivery by Neser, outside off. Stokes tries to defend on the back foot, but outside edges it to Carey for a catch!
Stokes c Carey b Neser 50 (152)
Dec 07, 2025 01:16 pm IST
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: Fifty for Stokes!
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: A length delivery by Doggett, outside off. Stokes goes on the back foot, cuts it to deep backward point for a single and gets his fifty!
Dec 07, 2025 01:07 pm IST
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: EDGED AND TAKEN!
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: EDGED AND TAKEN!! A good delivery by Neser and Jacks edges it to Smith at slips, who dives to take a one-handed reaction catch. The umpire reviews, it is a legal catch!
Jacks c Smith b Neser 41 (92)
Dec 07, 2025 01:04 pm IST
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: ENG - 224/6 (69), lead by 47 runs
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: The 69th over begins with a dot and then Jacks takes a single. Another dot for Doggett and then Stokes takes a double. The over ends with back-to-back dots.
ENG - 224/6 (69), lead by 47 runs
Dec 07, 2025 12:49 pm IST
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: Good partnership by Stokes, Jacks
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: Neser leaks three singles in this over. Stokes (44*) is in his 40s and Jacks (36*) in his 30s. What a partnership!
ENG - 214/6 (66), lead by 37 runs
Dec 07, 2025 12:31 pm IST
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: Starc keeps it tight
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: Starc keeps it super tight, concedes only two singles in this over. Jacks (32*) and Stokes (39*) are in their 30s now. Australia are struggling here!
ENG - 203/6 (62), lead by 26 runs
Dec 07, 2025 12:22 pm IST
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: ENG - 201/6 (61), lead by 24 runs
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: A full delivery by Green and Jacks smacks it through midwicket for a four. Green responds with a dot and then Jacks taps him to point for a single, gives the strike to Stokes for the final ball. The over ends with a dot.
ENG - 201/6 (61), lead by 24 runs
Dec 07, 2025 12:11 pm IST
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: The post-tea session begins!
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: Jacks (25*) and Stokes (36*) return to bat in the post-tea session. Starc to bowl the opening over in this session.
ENG - 193/6 (59), lead by 16 runs
Dec 07, 2025 11:33 am IST
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: ENG - 193/6 (59), lead by 16 runs | Tea
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: It is tea as Stokes (36*) and Jacks (25*) take England to 193/6 at dinner. Labuschagne concedes three runs in the last over of first session.
ENG - 193/6 (59), lead by 16 runs | Tea
Dec 07, 2025 11:19 am IST
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: ENG - 185/6 (56), lead by 8 runs
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: Boland begins the 56th over with a dot ball. Then Stokes edges him, for a four! Past Green. It could have been a catch, but was a tough one! Boland responds with a dot and then Stokes takes a single. Then Jacks also does the same, guides Boland to fine leg for a single. Ends the over with a dot.
ENG - 185/6 (56), lead by 8 runs
Dec 07, 2025 11:10 am IST
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: Scores are level now!
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: Jacks guides Boland to point for a single and scores are level now! Boland responds with a streak of dots to end the over.
ENG - 177/6 (54), scores are level
Dec 07, 2025 10:59 am IST
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: ENG trail by 1 run
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: England trail by one run now! Jacks (16*) and Stokes (29*) are keeping up their partnership. Doggett concedes four runs int he 51st over.
ENG - 176/6 (51), trail by 1 run
Dec 07, 2025 10:44 am IST
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: ENG woes
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: Until now England have attacked only 22.5 percent of the deliveries in this innings. It is the lowest ever for them in an innings in the Bazball era since June 2022.
Dec 07, 2025 10:32 am IST
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: An hour to go to the tea break
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: Doggett concedes only two runs in this over. Jacks (13*) and Stokes (19*) are looking comfortable. More than a hour done in the first session and Australia haven't bagged a wicket yet. One more hour for tea break!
ENG - 162/6 (47), trail by 15 runs
Dec 07, 2025 10:26 am IST
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: ENG - 160/6 (46), trail by 17 runs
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: Only one run conceded in this over as Neser keeps it super tight. Stokes (18*) and Jacks (12*) are putting in a controlled approach here.
ENG - 160/6 (46), trail by 17 runs
Dec 07, 2025 10:18 am IST
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: Stokes keeps the scoreboard ticking for ENG
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: FOUR! SHOT! A full delivery by Doggett and Stokes is ready for it. He goes forward and cover drives it for a four! SHOT!
Dec 07, 2025 10:09 am IST
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: 150 is up for ENG
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: A short of length delivery by Neser and Jacks taps it through backward point for a single and 150 up for England.
Dec 07, 2025 09:53 am IST
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: Starc keeps it tight
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: Only two singles conceded in this over by Starc, keeps it super tight. Stokes (10*) and Jacks (6*) are playing cautiously here!
ENG - 142/6 (39), trail by 35 runs
Dec 07, 2025 09:45 am IST
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: Good timing by Stokes!
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: Starc sends it full and Stokes waits for it, and then times his shot well, between mid-on and mid-wicket for a four! SHOT! Ends the over with a dot.
ENG - 139/6 (37), trail by 38 runs
Dec 07, 2025 09:35 am IST
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: ENG - 135/6 (36), trail by 42 runs
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: Boland begins with a length delivery, round of the wicket. Stokes guides it in the gap at short mid-wicket for a single. Boland responds with a streak of dots to end the over.
ENG - 135/6 (36), trail by 42 runs
Dec 07, 2025 09:30 am IST
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: Action resumes!
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: Jacks (4*) and Stokes (4*) return to bat for England. Boland to bowl the opening over in the first session.
ENG - 134/6 (35), trail by 43 runs
Dec 07, 2025 09:14 am IST
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: Can we expect some Stokes magic today?
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: Can Stokes work his magic today? He has pulled of miracles before for England, can he do that today, when they need him the most?
Dec 07, 2025 09:01 am IST
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: First session upcoming!
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: The first session is scheduled to begin at 9:30 AM IST. We will soon see Stokes and Jacks walking out.
Dec 07, 2025 08:53 am IST
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: Things look bleak for ENG!
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: It doesn't look good for England. Their hopes of surviving this Ashes look bleak, after they spent more than half a day toiiing in the heat, and then lost six wickets under the lights in the final session.
Dec 07, 2025 08:39 am IST
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: Aussie bowlers in good form
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: The English second innings saw Australia put in an all-round bowling display as Starc, Neser and Boland took two-wicket hauls. Starc got the crucial wicket of Root (15).
Dec 07, 2025 08:21 am IST
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: Day 3 recap
Australia resumed Day 3 on 378/6, and then added 133 runs to their overnight tally, to get a 177-run first innings lead. Starc and Boland frustrated England with a 75-run stand in the afternoon. Then England lost six wickets and crumbled to 134/6 in 35 overs, and trail by 43 runs.
Dec 07, 2025 08:06 am IST
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: Good news for AUS fans
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: Pat Cummins is set to make his return in Adelaide. The Aussie captain missed the first and ongoing second Ashes Test. He is recovering from a back injury and was very close to return in Brisbane.
Dec 07, 2025 07:55 am IST
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: Hazlewood's woes
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: Hazlewood's attempt at returning for the Ashes has suffered another setback as the Aussie pacer has developed a low-grade soreness in his achilles. He suffered a hamstring injury during a Sheffield Shield match and has been in rehabilitation since.
Dec 07, 2025 07:41 am IST
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: Jamie Smith in poor form
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: Smith was in sensational form against India, but has been in poor form in the ongoing series. He hasn't been at his best against England with the bat. He was dismissed for four off 11 balls in the final session yesterday.
Dec 07, 2025 07:18 am IST
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: Pressure on Stokes!
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: England were decimated midway through Day 3. They need an inspirational performance from their captain Stokes now. He will need Jacks to play the responsible partner role.
Dec 07, 2025 07:09 am IST
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: Boland in the pink-ball Test
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: Scott Boland has been sensational for Australia in this pink-ball Test. In the first innings, he registered 1/149, with an economy rate of 5.13. In the second innings, he has 6/66 with an economy rate of 3.04.
Dec 07, 2025 07:00 am IST
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: Can AUS make it 2-0?
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: Australia are closing on a 2-0 lead in this series, and only one side in the 143-year history of the Ashes has come back to win from there.
Dec 07, 2025 06:46 am IST
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE Score: Hello and welcome everyone!
Australia vs England 2nd Test Day 3 LIVE Score: Hello and welcome everyone, to our live coverage of Day 4 of the ongoing 2nd Ashes Test, which is also a pink-ball affair! Australia are closing in on their win in Brisbane and if they continue their domination, we could see a result today itself!