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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.
- 3:23 PM IST, Dec 7Steve Smith speaks on the match
- 3:15 PM IST, Dec 7Mitchell Starc gets the player of the match
- 3:11 PM IST, Dec 7Steve Smith gives insights on his blinder
- 3:01 PM IST, Dec 7DONE AND DUSTED! AUS WIN!
- 2:55 PM IST, Dec 7AUS need 8 runs to win
- 2:52 PM IST, Dec 7AUS need 19 runs to win
- 2:49 PM IST, Dec 7Atkinson strikes again!
- 2:40 PM IST, Dec 7OUT!
- 2:39 PM IST, Dec 7Action resumes!
- 2:15 PM IST, Dec 7AUS - 33/0 (5), Target - 65 | Dinner
- 2:06 PM IST, Dec 7Inside edged! FOUR!
- 1:55 PM IST, Dec 7The run-chase begins!
- 1:43 PM IST, Dec 7ALL OUT! NESER GETS HIS FIFER!
- 1:36 PM IST, Dec 7ENG - 234/9 (74), lead by 57 runs
- 1:27 PM IST, Dec 7Doggett strikes now!
- 1:25 PM IST, Dec 7OUTT! THE CAPTAIN IS GONE!
- 1:16 PM IST, Dec 7Fifty for Stokes!
- 1:07 PM IST, Dec 7EDGED AND TAKEN!
- 1:04 PM IST, Dec 7ENG - 224/6 (69), lead by 47 runs
- 12:49 PM IST, Dec 7Good partnership by Stokes, Jacks
- 12:31 PM IST, Dec 7Starc keeps it tight
- 12:22 PM IST, Dec 7ENG - 201/6 (61), lead by 24 runs
- 12:11 PM IST, Dec 7The post-tea session begins!
- 11:33 AM IST, Dec 7ENG - 193/6 (59), lead by 16 runs | Tea
- 11:19 AM IST, Dec 7ENG - 185/6 (56), lead by 8 runs
- 11:10 AM IST, Dec 7Scores are level now!
- 10:59 AM IST, Dec 7ENG trail by 1 run
- 10:44 AM IST, Dec 7ENG woes
- 10:32 AM IST, Dec 7An hour to go to the tea break
- 10:26 AM IST, Dec 7ENG - 160/6 (46), trail by 17 runs
- 10:18 AM IST, Dec 7Stokes keeps the scoreboard ticking for ENG
- 10:09 AM IST, Dec 7150 is up for ENG
- 9:53 AM IST, Dec 7Starc keeps it tight
- 9:45 AM IST, Dec 7Good timing by Stokes!
- 9:35 AM IST, Dec 7ENG - 135/6 (36), trail by 42 runs
- 9:30 AM IST, Dec 7Action resumes!
- 9:14 AM IST, Dec 7Can we expect some Stokes magic today?
- 9:01 AM IST, Dec 7First session upcoming!
- 8:53 AM IST, Dec 7Things look bleak for ENG!
- 8:39 AM IST, Dec 7Aussie bowlers in good form
- 8:21 AM IST, Dec 7Day 3 recap
- 8:06 AM IST, Dec 7Good news for AUS fans
- 7:55 AM IST, Dec 7Hazlewood's woes
- 7:41 AM IST, Dec 7Jamie Smith in poor form
- 7:18 AM IST, Dec 7Pressure on Stokes!
- 7:09 AM IST, Dec 7Boland in the pink-ball Test
- 7:00 AM IST, Dec 7Can AUS make it 2-0?
- 6:46 AM IST, Dec 7Hello and welcome everyone!
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 MoreEngland's chances hang by a thread in the post-tea session on Day 4 of the ongoing second Ashes Test in Brisbane. Ben Stokes has registered a 148-ball fifty in the second session but Australia are in total control. 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. Jacks and Stokes took the visitors to 193/6 at tea, with a lead of 16 runs.
On Day 3, England's openers gave the visitors an exciting start with 45 runs in the first six overs. But then after dinner, the momentum shifted immediately as Scott Boland came into action. He kept his ball low and deceived Ben Duckett, who was dismissed right after dinner. Then in response, Zak Crawley and Ollie Pope set up a steady stand, but Michael Neser removed both players with entertaining caught-and-bowled dismissals in quick succession. Meanwhile, Joe Root, who got a ton in the previous Test, looked promising, but even his stay was brief, and Mitchell Starc got his wicket. Then Harry Brook followed him back to the pavilion, edging Boland, and Jamie Smith was also caught behind soon after. In the final session, almost every ball had a fresh chapter.
Key highlights from Australia vs England 2nd Ashes Test, Day 4:
- AUS - 69/2 (10), Target - 65
- AUS - 33/0 (5), Target - 65 | Dinner
- England post 241, lead by 64 runs
- Michael Neser removes Ben Stokes in fifth delivery of 71st over, for 50 off 152 balls
- Ben Stokes registers 148-ball fifty
- Michael Neser removes Will Jacks (41) after tea
- ENG - 193/6 (59), lead by 16 runs | Tea
- England level scores in first session; ENG - 177/6 (54), scores are level
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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)
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)
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!
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
