WATCH | Steve Smith and Jofra Archer Exchange Heated Words | 2nd Ashes Test

Steve Smith and Jofra Archer exchanged heated words late in the match before the Australian skipper sealed the win with a big six in the second Ashes Test in Gabba.

In the second Ashes Test in Gabba, Australia’s chase of 65 in the second innings started a heated exchange between Steve Smith and Jofra Archer. The tension began in the ninth over when Archer bowled a bouncer after being hit for a boundary.

Smith responded verbally, telling Archer, “You bowl fast when there’s nothing going on, champ.”

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This escalated as Archer confronted him again. To this, Smith responded with the bat, hitting consecutive boundaries, including a six over long leg. The stand-in skipper finished unbeaten on 23 off 9 balls, completing Australia’s chase in the 10th over.

"Bowl fast when there's nothing going on champion."

Steve Smith v Jofra Archer was seriously spicy 🍿 #Ashes pic.twitter.com/jfa4PiZyb2

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 7, 2025

In the match, Australia moved 2–0 ahead in the Ashes after completing an eight-wicket win. England began day four on 134/6, still 43 behind, but a steady effort from Ben Stokes and Will Jacks pushed the target to 65. Australia chased it down quickly, losing only two wickets as Steve Smith sealed the match with a six.

Mitchell Starc won the Player of the Match for eight wickets and a 77 with the bat. The series now shifts to Adelaide for the third Test on December 17.