Australia face England in the other The Ashes 2025-26 The Test at the Gabba, Brisbane, begins on December 4, with the hosts leading 1-0 after an eight-wicket win in Perth. travis headAn explosive 123 sealed the two-day thriller. England, captained by ben stokesThis day-night pink-ball encounter should look to rebound on a pitch that is expected to be pace-friendly with shades of green, strong bounce and lateral movement for fast bowlers. There is no rain predicted for the first three days, making it likely to be a big battle in Brisbane’s humid conditions.
Australia’s 13–1 pink-ball Test record underlines their advantage, especially at home where no English team has been 1–0 down since the 1950s. The head-to-head clash in Brisbane has tilted heavily towards Australia, prompting predictions of another host team win within three days. A level series keeps England’s hopes alive, demanding disciplined batting to counter the Gabba’s relentless seam attack.
gaba pitch report
The Gabba pitch for the Australia vs England 2nd Ashes Test features a green surface with grass on it, which is a paradise for fast bowlers in this day-night pink ball encounter. Expect sharp bounce – the highest globally at 1.06m – for good length deliveries, lateral seam movement, and true carry that challenges top-order batsmen early on, especially under lights where conditions become more sweltering. curator dave sandursky It has been designed similar to the recent live Sheffield Shield track, mirroring the 2016 pink-ball Test and the day-night game of January 2024, with the track likely to deteriorate rapidly on the third day to assist the spinners. nathan lyonThe average first innings score in 69 Test matches has hovered around 329, but England’s disappointing Gabba record since 1986 and a 2-5 pink-ball ledger have increased the advantage of Australia’s seam attack in the humid Brisbane weather,
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Test statistics and records at the Gabba
- total tally:69
- Matches were won by batting first:26
- Matches won by bowling first:27
- Average score of first innings:329
- Average score of second innings:316
- average score of third innings:236
- average fourth innings score:158
- highest total recorded: 645/10 (158.6 overs) Australia vs England
- lowest total recorded: 58/10 (21.3 overs) India vs Australia
- Highest score chased: 329/7 (97 overs) India vs Australia
- lowest score defended: 122/10 (38 overs) England vs Australia
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