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Cricket: Australia crush England by eight wickets to take 2-0 Ashes lead

Australia's Michael Neser celebrates after taking the wicket of England's Brydon Carse, caught by Steve Smith, in the second Ashes Test on December 7, 2025 . (REUTERS)
7 Dec 2025 14:09

BRISBANE (AFP)

Australia powered to a dominant eight-wicket victory in the day-night second Test against England on Sunday for an ominous 2-0 lead in the Ashes series.

The visitors resumed day four on 134-6, trailing by 43 runs, before a rearguard action by Ben Stokes (50) and Will Jacks (41) helped set a target of 65.

Australia surged home for the loss of two wickets with Steve Smith smashing a six to win the match and leave England shell-shocked ahead of the third Test in Adelaide on December 17.

Source: AFP
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