AUS vs ENG Ashes 2nd Test Day 4 LIVE: Smith-Archer Verbal War Erupts as Australia Smell Victory – Need Just 8!
Brisbane, December 7, 2025 – The Gabba is a cauldron of tension as Australia stand on the brink of a 2-0 Ashes lead, needing just **8 runs** with 8 wickets in hand to chase down 65! Steve Smith’s fiery exchange with Jofra Archer – words exchanged after Smith smashed him for a four and six – added spice to Day 4’s drama. England, bowled out for 241 (lead of 64), fought valiantly with Ben Stokes’ gritty 50, but Michael Neser’s 5-fer (5/75) sealed their fate. Gus Atkinson’s 2/22 gave brief hope, but Head (22) and Weatherald (10*) set the tone. Can England conjure a miracle? Live from pink-ball paradise – updates as they happen!
Match Snapshot: AUS Chase 65 – 57/2 (9 Ov)
- Australia: 57/2 (9 ov) – Need 8 | Weatherald 10*, Smith 24*
- England: 241 all out (75.2 ov) – Lead 64
- Player of Day: Michael Neser (5/75)
- Series: AUS 1-0 up – Day 5 decider?
Latest Updates: Smith’s Archer Smackdown & Chase Thriller
England’s Collapse: Neser’s Fifer Seals 241 All Out
Post-tea fireworks: England resumed 193/6 (lead 16). Neser struck gold – Jacks edged to Smith (41 off 92, 1/5), Stokes nicked off (50 off 152, c Carey). Doggett (1/35) yorked Atkinson (3), Carse edged (7). Archer last man (0*). England 241 (75.2 ov) – lead 64, but too little.
- Neser 5/75: Fifer in 2nd Test – Jacks, Stokes, Atkinson, Carse, Archer.
- Stokes 50: Gritty knock, but lone warrior.
Australia’s Chase: Head-Weatherald Steady Start
Target 65? Cakewalk. Head (19*) and Weatherald (10*) 33/0 at dinner – singles off Archer. AUS need 32 more – England desperate for breakthroughs. Atkinson (2/22) threat.
Day 3 Recap: England’s Fightback Fizzles
AUS resumed 378/6 (lead 177). Starc-Boland 75-run stand frustrated, but England clawed back – Root lbw Starc (15), Pope c Neser (41). Tea 193/6 (lead 16). Post-tea collapse – 6 wkts for 48 runs.
Final Verdict: AUS Victory Imminent – 2-0 Ashes Lead!
65 to win? AUS favorites – Smith’s spat adds edge. England? Stokes magic missed. Gabba glory for Aussies – series 2-0!
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