Australia And England there was a fierce fight in Second Ashes Test at Gabba, Brisbane On December 4, 2025, play will be extended with the pink ball under floodlights in a day-night format. England, trailing 1-0 after the Perth opener, scored 334 runs in their first innings. Joe RootHe scored 138 not out after being 5/2 at the start – his first Test century in Australia and 40th overall. Australia responded strongly in the second session of the second day and fell behind by 124 runs, setting up a tense battle in the prestigious series.
Jofra Archer’s toe-crusher demolishes Jake Weatherald on day two
jofra archer Raised excitement on day two with a lethal yorker that crushed Jake WeatheraldHis hard-fought innings ended with 72 runs in 78 balls (12×4, 1×6, SR 92.30) in 25.5 overs, leaving Australia at 146/2. The full, inswinging delivery hit him LBW on middle stump, prompting Weatherold to walk despite Marnus Labuschagne’s review suggestion – ball-tracking confirmed it clipped center centre. Archer’s 7.5-2-19-1 spell displayed his pink-ball prowess before breaking a dangerous situation for the second wicket. travis head fell to 33 braydon carse At 77/1.
This success limited Archer’s resurgence after tea, with England’s lines improving after a poor performance before intermission. Wetherald’s half-century – his first in Tests – took Australia past 100 in 17.2 overs and 150 in 27.2, which included a mixture of boundaries with quick running. marnus labuschagneArcher’s accuracy under lights provided vital momentum to England, curbing Australia’s charge which was aided by pace on the Gabba pitch,
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Australia’s strong reply has put pressure on England
Australia’s innings got going from the start, scoring 50 runs in 9.6 overs with Head (33 off 43 balls, 3×4, 1×6) and an opening partnership of 73 with Wetherald at 57/0 before drinks. After lunch 130/1, Labuschagne and steven smith Stable with partnership. Despite the wickets, the hosts’ flow made them aggressively look to erase the deficit
England’s bowlers toiled in sweltering heat, including Root’s earlier marathon innings – which included a record 70-run partnership with Archer for the 10th wicket (38 off 36 balls, 2×4, 2×6) – Mitchell Starc6-75 Haul. Australia, unbeaten at the Gabba since 1988, were looking to level the series, while England’s battle hinged on attacks late on the second day. Promising classic Ashes intrigue, pace slows down
