Second Ashes Test between Australia And England The day-night pink ball competition will begin on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at the Gabba in Brisbane and will run till December 8. Australia lead 1-0 after an eight-wicket win in Perth, where travis head,An explosive century sealed the opener, setting the stage for a high-stakes battle under the lights at the prestigious venue. with Usman Khawaja Sidelined by back injury, heads shift to open with Jake WeatheraldWhile England replaces the injured mark wood with will jacks As for spin-bowling depth, this format aims to level the series where Australia holds an unbeaten record against England with the pink ball at home.
Is Pat Cummins available for Brisbane Test?
pat cummins Despite not being named in Australia’s preliminary 14-man squad announced on November 27 due to a back injury, he remains a probable participant in the second Ashes Test against England at the Gabba from December 4, 2025.
Cummins, who has been out of action since July 2025 with a bone strain injury in his lower back, missed the opener in Perth where Australia won by eight wickets under the stand-in captain. steve smithRecent net sessions in Perth, Sydney and Brisbane showed him bowling at full pace with the pink ball, causing the selectors to delay naming the final eleven until a pitch inspection on the afternoon of 3 December or the time of the toss on 4 December, Smith told Cummins, “feeling very good” and understands his body well, but the intensity of the match varies from practice to practice; inclusions will probably substitute Brendan Doggettwith josh inglis favored above beau webster For Khawaja’s injury site…
The final decision depends on fitness tests and the conditions at the Gabba, which will keep fans excited as Australia look to take a 2-0 lead in this day-night pink-ball match.
Brisbane weather forecast for pink ball test
The Brisbane forecast promises mostly clear conditions at the start of the Test, with the Gabba pitch favoring uninterrupted play and pace-friendly bounce, although humidity and winds could affect swing under floodlights.
Day 1 (Thursday, December 4) Partly sunny skies, maximum temperature 30 °C and minimum temperature 18 °C, only 25% chance of rain, ENE winds at 17 km/h, and a peak UV index of 12.0 – ideal for fast bowlers like Australia Mitchell Starc To exploit in the evening session…
Day 2 (Friday, December 5) Partly sunny and breezy, peaking at 30°C/19°C with only 1% precipitation risk, north-easterly winds of 17 km/h, and extreme UV, supporting steady batting but testing fielders in afternoon gusts.
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Day 3 (Saturday, December 6) Sunny and windy conditions at 31°C/19°C, 1% chance of rain, NNE winds at 19 km/h, RealFeel® 34°C, extreme UV – suitable for aggressive strokeplay as the pink ball slides.
Day 4 (Sunday, December 7) Very warm at 32°C/22°C, with sun rising to clouds, a 6% chance of rain, strong NNE winds at 20 km/h, and a very high UV of 10.0, potentially slowing the surface and helping spinners nathan lyon Late.
Day 5 (Monday, December 8) The weather changes dramatically to cloudy, humid weather at 30 °C/21 °C, with a 91% chance of rain, accompanied by drenching showers, north-westerly winds of 11 km/h, and moderate UV of 5.0 – a major threat to any end, reminiscent of previous Gabba interruptions.
The approach underlines Australia’s pink-ball fort advantage, but England’s bounce-back hopes depend on taking advantage of early completions before Monday’s deluge threatens the crucial decider.
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