Ashes 2025-26: ‘Just good banter’ - Steve Smith downplays fiery Archer exchange at Gabba
Smith calls Archer clash ‘Just good banter’ at Gabba
07 Dec 2025
2 MinJofra Archer
England
ICC Ranking
#34 All Rounder in ODI
#2 Bowler in ODI
#22 Bowler in T20
Current Series
Full Name
Jofra Archer
Nationality
England
Other Name
Jofra Archer
Role
Bowler
Birth Date
01 Apr 1995 (30y 254d)
Birth Place
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Batting Style
Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style
Right Arm Fast
Teams
ICC Ranking
#34 All Rounder in ODI
#2 Bowler in ODI
#22 Bowler in T20
Batting Performance
| Format | M | Inns | No | R | H.S | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| test | 15 | 23 | 2 | 166 | 30 | 7.9 | 345 | 48.11 | -- | -- |
| odi | 35 | 21 | 11 | 191 | 38 | 19.1 | 174 | 109.77 | -- | -- |
| t20i | 35 | 12 | 5 | 82 | 21 | 11.71 | 62 | 132.25 | -- | -- |
| t20 | 182 | 91 | 41 | 715 | 36 | 14.3 | 516 | 138.56 | -- | -- |
| fc | 46 | 67 | 12 | 1243 | 81 | 22.6 | 1867 | 66.57 | -- | 6 |
| list a | 49 | 32 | 14 | 383 | 45 | 21.27 | 332 | 115.36 | -- | -- |
| t10 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | -- | 6 | 100.00 | -- | -- |
Bowling Performance
| Format | M | Inns | Ovs | R | Wkts | BBI | Avg | ECN | SR | 4W | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| test | 15 | 28 | 523.20 | 1562 | 51 | 6/45 | 30.62 | 2.98 | 61.5 | -- | 3 |
| odi | 35 | 35 | 305.50 | 1532 | 65 | 6/40 | 23.56 | 5 | 28.2 | 2 | 1 |
| t20i | 35 | 35 | 128.40 | 1027 | 44 | 4/33 | 23.34 | 7.98 | 17.5 | 1 | -- |
| t20 | 182 | 179 | 670.20 | 5282 | 225 | 4/18 | 23.47 | 7.87 | 17.8 | 2 | -- |
| fc | 46 | 87 | 1582.30 | 4800 | 191 | 7/67 | 25.13 | 3.03 | 49.7 | 10 | 8 |
| list a | 49 | 48 | 427.40 | 2177 | 86 | 6/40 | 25.31 | 5.09 | 29.8 | 2 | 2 |
| t10 | 6 | 1 | 2.00 | 27 | 2 | 2/27 | 13.50 | 13.50 | 6.00 | -- | -- |
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Match | Bat | Bowl | Date | Venue | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUS vs ENG | 38* & 5* | 1/87 & 0/28 | 04 Dec 2025 | Brisbane | test |
| AUS vs ENG | 0* & 5 | 2/11 & 0/45 | 21 Nov 2025 | Perth | test |
| ENG-A vs ENG | 27* | 1/51 & 0/15 | 13 Nov 2025 | Perth | firstclass |
| NZ vs ENG | 16 | 0/53 | 01 Nov 2025 | Wellington | odi |
| NZ vs ENG | 2* | 3/23 | 29 Oct 2025 | Hamilton | odi |
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