Australia defeated England in the second Ashes Australia vs England Test at The Gabba to take a 2-0 lead in the 2025-26 series. Michael Neser was the star with a career-best five-wicket haul. He removed key batters Will Jacks and Ben Stokes in consecutive overs, helping Australia secure a 2-0 series lead.
Scott Boland and Pat Cummins also took wickets, ensuring England could not set a challenging target. England were restricted to 241 in their second innings, giving Australia a slender 64-run lead. Ben Stokes scored a patient fifty, and he, along with Will Jacks, added 96 runs for the seventh wicket.
Chasing just 65 runs, Jake Weatherald (17*) and Steve Smith (23*) completed the target in 10 overs, with Travis Head (22) and Marnus Labuschagne (3) dismissed by Gus Atkinson.
Earlier, England posted 334 in the first innings, and Australia responded with 511, with Mitchell Starc taking eight wickets and contributing 77 runs.
Ben Stokes and Will Jacks Set a Series Record with the Longest Partnership in the Second Ashes Australia vs England Test
In the second Ashes Australia vs England Test, Ben Stokes and Will Jacks achieved a series first by putting together the longest partnership of the contest as England struggled to recover. After England collapsed to 128/6 by the end of Day 3, Stokes and Jacks batted sensibly, occupying the crease for over 27 overs and helping England take a slender lead.
Jacks scored 41 off 92 balls, while Stokes reached his fifty from 148 balls. Their stand ended when Jacks edged a defensive shot to Steve Smith, and Stokes was removed soon after by Alex Carey. Ben Stokes made the slowest fifty in the Bazball era since June 2022, needing 148 balls to reach his half-century.
Michael Neser’s Five-Wicket Haul Helps Australia Crush England in the Second Ashes Australia vs England Test
In the second Ashes Australia vs England Test, Michael Neser became the main figure with a five-wicket haul. He helped bowl England out for 241 in their second innings, giving Australia a simple target of 65 runs to win.
England had started the second innings with a 16-run lead at 193/6. Captain Ben Stokes scored a patient 50, but Neser removed him and key players, including Ollie Pope and all-rounder Jacks. He finished with figures of 5-42 and bowled England out for 241, leaving Australia a small target of 65.
Twelve months ago, Michael Neser feared his Test career was over after a hamstring injury and being dropped from Cricket Australia’s central contract list. He skipped the County Championship to focus on fitness and impressed in the Sheffield Shield but still missed selection for the first Ashes Test in Perth.
Reflecting on his performance, Neser said, “I mean, I love the Gabba, the fans here. This is my home, the Ashes is such an event for Australians, and to get a five-fa, it’s special. A moment I will never forget.”
FAQs
Q. Who won the second Ashes Test between Australia and England?
A. Australia has won the second Ashes Test at The Gabba and took a 2-0 lead in the 2025-26 series.
Q. Who bowled out England in their second innings?
A. Michael Neser took a career-best five-wicket haul to bowl England out for 241.
Q. How much was Australia’s target in the second Ashes Test?
A. Australia needed only 65 runs to win, which Jake Weatherald (17*) and Steve Smith (23*) completed the chase in 10 overs.
Q. When will the third Ashes Test between Australia and England take place?
A. The 3rd Test between England and Australia of the 2025 Ashes is scheduled from 17 to 21 December.
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