Overview
- Australia wrapped up an eight‑wicket victory with a 65‑run chase, finished by Steve Smith’s late four and six.
- Stump microphones recorded Smith replying, “Bowl fast when there’s nothing going on, champion,” after Archer queried his shot selection.
- Archer reached about 150 kph in a late burst but managed one wicket in 30 overs and had two straightforward chances dropped off his bowling.
- No bowler has sent more Test overs at Smith without dismissing him than Archer, who has bowled 33.2 overs to the Australian without a wicket.
- Ricky Ponting criticised the late sledging on air, while analysis underscored Smith’s pivotal day‑four catch and Michael Neser’s key strikes in Australia’s dominance.