Overview
- Australia sealed an eight-wicket victory at the Gabba to take a 2–0 lead in the five-Test series.
- Stump mic audio captured Steve Smith telling Jofra Archer, "Bowl fast when there's nothing going on, champion," after Archer's remark about Smith playing shots with little scoreboard pressure.
- A separate exchange featured Jake Weatherald telling Archer, "Spit it out if you're going to say something," which drew a response from England captain Ben Stokes.
- Archer hit 150km/h in that late spell but Smith struck him for six and four in successive balls and finished the chase, renewing focus on a rivalry that began with Archer concussing Smith in 2019.
- England fast bowler Mark Wood was ruled out of the series with a knee flare-up, while figures such as Nasser Hussain and Glenn McGrath called for accountability before the December 17 Adelaide Test, with local reporting indicating Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon are expected to return for Australia.