Australia made a crucial breakthrough in the second Ashes Test at the Gabba with Josh Inglis pulling off a brilliant run-out to dismiss the England skipper Ben Stokes. This all happened in quick time, leaving the crowd in shock and England under pressure early in the innings. The dismissal came on a ball pitched on a good length and moving across Stokes. The England captain pushed it towards the right of cover and called for a fast single. However, Joe Root, at the other end, quickly refused the run after finding no chance to reach the crease in time. Stokes was thus caught in a mix-up and was left stranded in the middle of the pitch. Inglis reacted once the ball was played. He ran in from cover, collected the ball cleanly with one hand, and threw it at the stumps from a sharp angle. His throw hit directly, striking the only stump he could see. Stokes was well short of the crease, giving Australia a huge lift in the early part of the match. Watch the video: A SUPERB DIRECT HIT FROM JOSH INGLIS. pic.twitter.com/gtDbso9YDw — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) December 4, 2025 The fielding effort showed Inglis's quick thinking and growing value to the team at key moments.The wicket of Stokes also changed the mood of the match. By losing an important batter, England let Australia build up its pressure on the visitors further. Inglis' stardynamics were further underscored within an already emerging reputation as the sharpest possible fielder within the squad. Also Read | Key Reasons Behind India’s Defeat Against SA Despite Scoring 358 in 2nd ODI A Humorous Incident by Steve Smith After the Toss One of the earlier moments that was most eye-catching to the fans was the among the toss which was a funny and little mix-up that happened to Australia's stand-in-captain Steve Smith. After England opted to bat first, Smith spoke with presenter Isa Guha and then started walking in the wrong direction before quickly realising his mistake and turning around.This light moment spread fast on social media, with fans sharing clips and making jokes about Smith's rare slip. Even though small, it brought some humour before the start of a high-pressure match. Smith soon returned to his normal focused look as he prepared to lead Australia in the important second Test at the Gabba. Both moments showed how even simple actions can become talking points in an Ashes series, where every detail is watched closely.