Australia will face England at The Gabba in Brisbane for the 2nd Test of The Ashes 2025-26. This promises to be a thrilling encounter as Australia looks to take a commanding 2-0 lead in the series after their dominant 8-wicket victory in the first Test at Perth.
The head-to-head record between these two teams in Test matches heavily favors Australia. In 11 matches played since 2023, Australia has won 7 matches while England has won 2, with 2 draws. Australia’s current form is exceptional with four consecutive Test victories, while England is struggling with three consecutive losses.
AUS vs ENG 2nd Test Ashes Match Preview
The Gabba in Brisbane, Australia, will host this crucial second Test of The Ashes series. Based on recent Test matches played at this venue, the ground has an average score of 285 runs in the last 5 Tests, indicating balanced conditions with excellent assistance for pace bowlers who have taken 113 out of 137 wickets at this venue.
Australia comes into this match with tremendous momentum after crushing England by 8 wickets in Perth, where they bowled England out for 132 and 172. England, desperate to avoid going 2-0 down, will need a much-improved batting performance. Their collapse in Perth, being dismissed for just 68 overs across both innings, exposed serious weaknesses against quality pace bowling.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Australia vs England |
| Date | December 4th, 2025 |
| Time | 9:30 AM IST, 2:00 PM LOCAL |
| Venue | The Gabba, Brisbane |
| Tournament | The Ashes 2025-26 – 2nd Test |
Pitch Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Expected to be a bowling-friendly wicket |
| Average Score | 285 runs (average in last 5 Tests at this venue) |
| Favors | Pacers – pitch offers excellent assistance with favorable conditions |
| Surface | Balanced conditions, pace-friendly surface with extra bounce |
| Weather Impact | Partly cloudy with 5% precipitation chance |
| Toss Factor | Teams winning the toss prefer to bat first – 60% opted to bat |
Weather Report
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 18°C at start, rising to 27°C during the day |
| Humidity | 83% – High humidity levels |
| Wind Speed | 5 km/h – Very light winds |
| Rain Chance | 5% precipitation expected – minimal rain threat |
| Overall | Partly cloudy conditions, ideal for cricket with warm temperatures expected |
Toss Prediction
Historical data from The Gabba shows teams winning the toss have a 60% preference to bat first over the last 5 years in Tests. However, teams batting first have achieved only a 33.33% win rate at this venue in recent Tests, suggesting conditions favor chasing. The team winning the toss faces a tough decision.
Injury Updates
Australia: Usman Khawaja (injury) is ruled out. Josh Inglis expected to debut with Travis Head likely to open. Pat Cummins (bone stress injury) is a chance to return but remains uncertain. Nathan Lyon may be excluded for an all-pace attack.
England: Will Jacks back in England XI after three years for second Ashes Test. The allrounder was preferred ahead of Shoaib Bashir as England’s only spinner for the day-night Test
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AUS vs ENG Head-to-Head Records
- AUS beat ENG by 8 wickets: Australia – 132/10 (45.2), 205/2 (28.2), England – 172/10 (32.5), 164/10 (34.4) (21 Nov – 25 Nov, 2025)
- ENG beat AUS by 49 runs: Australia – 295/10 (103.1), 334/10 (94.4), England – 283/10 (54.4), 395/10 (81.5) (27 Jul – 31 Jul, 2023)
- England drew with Australia: Australia – 317/10 (90.2), 214/5 (71), England – 592/10 (107.4) (19 Jul – 23 Jul, 2023)
- ENG beat AUS by 3 wickets: Australia – 263/10 (60.4), 224/10 (67.1), England – 237/10 (52.3), 254/7 (50) (06 Jul – 10 Jul, 2023)
- AUS beat ENG by 43 runs: Australia – 416/10 (100.4), 279/10 (101.5), England – 325/10 (76.2), 327/10 (81.3) (28 Jun – 02 Jul, 2023)
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Top Picks For The Match
| Player | Reason |
|---|---|
| Travis Head (Captain) | Scored 388 runs in 5 matches |
| Joe Root (Vice Captain) | Scored 464 runs in 5 matches |
| Steven Smith | Scored 356 runs in 5 matches |
| Mitchell Starc | Took 44 wickets in 5 matches |
| Ben Stokes | Scored 312 runs and took 39 wickets in 5 matches |
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