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NEW DELHI: The oldest rivalry in cricket now shifts to Brisbane for the second Ashes Test, set to be played as a pink-ball day/night match at the iconic Gabba stadium. Australia heads into this clash full of confidence after a brilliant two-day win in Perth, highlighted by Travis Head’s unbelievable century.

England, despite having a strong side on paper, looked clueless in Perth and struggled to gain control. The visitors will be hoping for Joe Root to regain form while other batters step up to meet the tough challenge of playing in Australia. This Brisbane Test promises to be a high-intensity, physically demanding contest, testing both skill and resilience.

Key Players – Australia

Travis Head will look to continue his sublime form with the bat. Steve Smith, one of the game’s greatest batters, will aim to leave his mark in this Test. Mitchell Starc, the workhorse of the Australian pace attack, will continue his brilliant form after a stellar first Test.

Predicted playing XI – Australia

Steven Smith (c), Marnus Labuschagne, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis (wk), Alex Carey (wk/bat), Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland, Brendan Doggett, Beau Webster

Key players – England

Harry Brook has shown promise with the bat in the Perth Test and will be crucial again. Joe Root will look to break the shackles down under and register his first-ever century in Australia this series. Jofra Archer will aim to exploit the conditions with his pace under lights in the pink-ball day/night format.

Confirmed playing xi – England

Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Will Jacks, Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, and Jofra Archer.

Match Overview – 2nd Ashes Test

--Date: December 04 – 08, 2025
--Time: 9:30 AM IST
--Venue: The Gabba, Brisbane

Pitch and Weather

The Gabba usually offers a balanced track with early help for fast bowlers. Batters who get set can score freely, while spinners may come into play later. Early sessions under lights are expected to favour seamers, making the toss and the first session crucial.

Live Streaming details

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