MI star takes a stunner at short fine leg to dismiss Steve Smith for 61 in Ashes 2025-26 2nd Test [Watch]

Mumbai Indians (MI) all-rounder Will Jacks clinched a one-handed, stunning catch at short fine leg to dismiss Australia skipper Steve Smith in the second 2025-26 Ashes Test at The Gabba. The incredible piece of fielding marked the second dismissal in the space of four balls on Day 2 to bring England back into the contest in the first innings.

The Ben Stokes-led side were desperately looking for a breakthrough as Cameron Green stepped up with his counter-attack while Smith comfortably held the other end. Right when the hosts were on the cusp of the 300-run mark, Brydon Carse delivered by castling Cameron Green.

Later in the same over, the right-arm pacer bowled a short-pitched delivery to Smith, which he dispatched away with a lazy pull. The ball lobbed towards Will Jacks at short fine leg, who had to scramble to his right and pull off an acrobatic full-length dive to reach the ball. He stuck his right hand out, and got the ball to stick as the double strike reduced Australia to 292-5. Have a look at the stunning catch right here:

Steve Smith perished after scoring 61 runs off 85 deliveries, and was the third Australian to record a fifty in the innings, along with Jake Weatherald and Marnus Labuschagne. The hosts have seemingly recovered towards the end of the day through Josh Inglis and Alex Carey as they inch towards taking a lead in the second Ashes Test with five wickets to spare.

Will Jacks was retained by the Mumbai Indians ahead of the Ashes and 2026 IPL Auction

The England all-rounder found a place in the playing XI for the second Ashes Test after Mark Wood's injury. He was preferred over specialist spinner Shoaib Bashir to make his first Test appearance in three years. Batting at No.8 in the first innings, he scored 19 runs off 31 deliveries, before being dismissed by Mitchell Starc.

Will Jacks also found a place in the Mumbai Indians' (MI) retained players list ahead of the 2026 mini-auction. He had a decent first season for the franchise in 2025 after his switch from the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).