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Australia Go 2–0 Up After Eight-Wicket Gabba Win

Australia are one win from retaining the urn, with Pat Cummins reported to be close to returning for Adelaide.

Cricket - The Ashes - Australia v England - Second Test - The Gabba, Brisbane, Australia - December 7, 2025 England's Jofra Archer interacts with Australia's Steve Smith REUTERS/Hollie Adams
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England lost the second Ashes Test by eight wickets.
England are 2-0 down in Australia, and facing the possibility of once again losing an Ashes series at the earliest opportunity. Here's who they could bring in for the third Test.

Overview

  • Australia chased 65 in 10 overs to complete an eight-wicket victory at the Gabba and take a 2–0 series lead with three Tests to play.
  • Michael Neser took a maiden Test five‑for (5-42) after Mitchell Starc’s 6-75 and 77 with the bat powered a first‑innings 511 and a 177‑run lead.
  • Ben Stokes and Will Jacks added 96 for the seventh wicket before a one‑handed Steve Smith catch triggered England’s collapse to 241; Smith then finished the chase with 23 off nine balls.
  • England must win all three remaining Tests to reclaim the Ashes, while Australia need one more victory to retain the urn.
  • Josh Hazlewood reported Achilles soreness during hamstring rehab and may miss the series, while reports indicate Pat Cummins is set to return in Adelaide and Nathan Lyon could be recalled.