Australia Defeat England By 8 Wickets in Ashes 2025-26 2nd Test; Mitchell Starc's All-Round Performance, Michael Neser's Five-Wicket Haul Power Hosts to 2-0 Lead in Series

In the second innings, England collapsed in front of Michael Neser, who scalped a five-wicket haul. They could get to only 241 and chasing it, Australia went over the finishing line by losing just two wickets.

Mitchell Starc in Action (Photo Credits: @ParayYasir2/X)

Australia continue to dominate the Ashes at their home as they secure a 2-0 lead in the five-Test series by comfortably defeating England by eight wickets in the second Test. England batted first in the innings and posted a total of 334 riding on Joe Root's maiden century in Australia. The hosts hit them back strong as five of their batters scored half-centuries and scored a daunting 511, posting a lead of 177 in front of England. In the second innings, England collapsed in front of Michael Neser, who scalped a five-wicket haul. They could get to only 241 and chasing it, Australia went over the finishing line by losing just two wickets. Mitchell Starc dominated the game by scalping a six-wicket haul during England's first innings and scoring an effective 77 in Australia's first innings. Ben Stokes Enters England’s Top 10 Wicket-Takers in Tests List, Achieves Feat During AUS vs ENG 2nd Ashes 2025-26 Test.

Australia Defeat England By 8 Wickets in Ashes 2025-26 2nd Test

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