[Watch] "Bowl fast when there's nothing.." Steve Smith brutally sledges Jofra Archer during the Gabba test

Steve Smith-led Australia defeated England by eight wickets in the pink-ball test at the Gabba.

On fourth day of the second Ashes 2025-26 test at the Gabba in Brisbane, Australia skipper Steve Smith and England pacer Jofra Archer exchanged heated words. The fight started after Archer delivered a strong bouncer to Smith, and the video instantly went viral as fans posted it on social media.

Australia eventually won the day-night test by eight wickets, extending their series lead to 2-0. England started the fourth day on 134/6, behind by 43 runs, but Ben Stokes (50) and Will Jacks (41) enabled them to set a goal of 65. Australia easily chased it down, with Smith smashing a six to end the contest.

Steve Smith and Jofra Archer got into a heated argument during Australia’s chase. Marnus Labuschagne was removed in the eighth over, and Archer was bowling at full speed under the lights as Smith entered to bat.

Steve Smith sledges Jofra Archer after England pacer tries to scare with a bouncer

Archer started the over with a short ball outside off that Smith comfortably pulled to the boundary. The next delivery was a stinging bouncer that reached nearly 150 kph, and Smith attempted an uppercut but failed to connect.

After missing the shot, Smith said that he should have gone for four. Smith responded to Archer’s comment, stating that the pacer only bowls quickly “when nothing is happening.” The brief exchange added spice to the situation before Australia easily won the chase.

“You bowl faster when there’s nothing going on, champion,” Smith quipped, leaving Archer unimpressed.

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Australia once again overpowered England in the second Test. Ben Stokes and Will Jacks sought to keep England in the game, but Michael Neser eventually broke through the lower order, taking five wickets.

The hosts needed only 10 overs to reach their objective. Jake Weatherald and Steve Smith were unbeaten on 17 and 23, respectively, leading Australia to an easy victory. Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne were the only players to be dismissed earlier, both by Gus Atkinson.

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