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England batsmen Jofra Archer, right, and Ben Stokes talk during play on day three of the third Ashes cricket test between England and Australia in Adelaide, Australia, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/James Elsby)

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Steve Smith has taken a brilliant catch and then hit the winning runs to give Australia a 2-0 lead in the Ashes. England was bowled out for 241 in the second innings Sunday, setting Australia a target of 65 for victory in the second test. The Australians secured an eight-wicket win with a day and most of a session to spare. Ben Stokes’ defiant half-century offered some resistance but England's tactical issues persisted. Michael Neser finished with a five-wicket haul for Australia. The series continues with the third test starting Dec. 17 at the Adelaide Oval, where England needs a win to have any chance of reclaiming the Ashes.

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Australia's captain Steve Smith reacts after winning the second Ashes cricket test match between Australia and England in Brisbane, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.. (AP Photo/Tertius Pickard)

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England's captain Ben Stokes throws bat after loosing his wicket during the second Ashes cricket test match between Australia and England in Brisbane, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.. (AP Photo/Tertius Pickard)

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Australia's Michael Neser shows the ball after getting five wickets during the second Ashes cricket test match between Australia and England in Brisbane, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.. (AP Photo/Tertius Pickard)