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Will Jacks pulls off incredible catch to dismiss Steve Smith as England fight back in Ashes

Steve Smith was dismissed by a brilliant catch from Will Jacks (Robbie Stephenson/PA) — Steve Smith was dismissed by a brilliant catch from Will Jacks (Robbie Stephenson/PA) (PA Wire)

Will Jacks took a stunning one-handed catch to dismiss Steve Smith on day two of the second Ashes Test.
Australia had been gaining control of the match, but Brydon Carse clean bowled Cameron Green to leave Australia 291-4 in reply to England’s 334.
Alex Carey was dropped first ball by Ben Duckett, but later in the same over Smith attempted a pull shot off Carse and was brilliantly caught by Jacks.
Jacks’ catch left Australia 292-5 as England attempted an unlikely fightback.
Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne and Smith had hit half-centuries earlier to put Australia in command.

Ashes 2025 live score: England rejuvenated after stunning Will Jacks catch removes Steve Smith — In full