After a two-day, 32-wicket mayhem in the first Ashes 2025-26 Test in Perth that saw the hosts Australia walking away with an emphatic eight-run win to go 1-0 up in the five-match series, England will now try to make a strong comeback in the second Test at The Gabba in Brisbane starting today to keep the series wide open and deny the hosts an early advantage. They got the early assistance from the toss coin which landed in their favour and they opted to bat first.
The English side, who have made aggressive red-ball cricket — otherwise known as Bazball — their go-to technique regardless of the wicket and conditions, were under tight scrutiny for giving away easy wickets on the second day of the Perth Test, which is usually a good day to bat. They will be trying to learn from their mistakes and build partnerships to put pressure on the Aussie side.
On the other hand, Australia, despite the absence of big names like regular Test skipper Pat Cummins and premium pacer Josh Hazlewood, performed exceptionally well in both innings of the Perth Test. They stumbled with the bat in the first innings but made a strong comeback in the second thanks to brilliant innings from Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne, and will be trying to replicate their performance in Brisbane to go 2-0 up in the series.
Australia vs England 2nd Ashes Test: Playing 11
Australia playing 11: Jake Weatherald, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith(c), Cameron Green, Josh Inglis, Alex Carey(w), Michael Neser, Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland, Brendan Doggett
England playing 11: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith (w), Will Jacks, Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer
Australia vs England 2nd Ashes Test: Head-to-head record in Tests
- Total matches: 362
- Australia won: 153
- England won: 112
- Draw: 97
- Tie: 0
- Abandoned: 0
Australia vs England 2nd Ashes Test: Full squads
Australia squad for Ashes 2025-26: Travis Head, Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith (c), Josh Inglis, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (w), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Brendan Doggett, Scott Boland, Beau Webster, Michael Neser
England squad for Ashes 2025-26: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith (w), Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Mark Wood, Will Jacks, Josh Tongue, Matthew Potts, Jacob Bethell, Shoaib Bashir
Australia vs England 2nd Ashes Test: Live streaming and telecast details
When will Australia vs England 2nd Test in Ashes 2025-26 be played?
The Australia vs England 2nd Test in Ashes 2025-26 will kick off on Thursday, December 4.
What will be the venue for Australia vs England 2nd Test in Ashes 2025-26?
The Australia vs England 2nd Test in Ashes 2025-26 will be played at The Gabba in Brisbane.
What time will the toss for the Australia vs England 2nd Test in Ashes 2025-26 take place?
The toss for the Australia vs England 2nd Test in Ashes 2025-26 will take place at 9 am IST.
What time will the first ball of the Australia vs England 2nd Test in Ashes 2025-26 be bowled?
The first ball of the Australia vs England 2nd Test in Ashes 2025-26 will be bowled at 9:30 am IST.
Where to watch the live telecast of the Australia vs England 2nd Test in Ashes 2025-26 in India?
The live telecast of the Australia vs England 2nd Test in Ashes 2025-26 will be available on the Star Sports Network in India.
Where to watch the live streaming of the Australia vs England 2nd Test in Ashes 2025-26 in India?
The live streaming of the Australia vs England 2nd Test in Ashes 2025-26 will be available on the JioHotstar app and website in India.