AUS vs ENG 2nd Test Match Preview: Australia will take on England in the 2nd Test of Ashes 2025-26. Australia defeated England in Perth by 8 wickets and took a commanding 1-0 lead. This marked Australia’s 4th consecutive victory in test format. Travis Head and Mitchell Starc helped Australia rollover England.
In this match Pat Cummins is likely to return to the team, while Josh Inglish is expected to replace injured Usman Khawaja. On the other hand, England have also made some changes before the Gaba test. Will Jacks will replace Mark Wood. The England team is under immense pressure and will aim to bounce back to level the series.
AUS vs ENG 2nd Test Match Details:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | AUS vs ENG 2nd Test |
| Date | 4 DEC 2025 |
| Venue | The Gabba, Brisbane, Australia |
| Time | 09:30 AM (IST) |
| Broadcast | Star Sports Network, JioHotstar |
Recent Form:
| AUS | W | W | W | W | L |
| ENG | L | L | D | W | L |
Head-to-Head stats:
(Last 10 Matches)
| Australia Won | 7 |
| England Won | 3 |
| Tie | 0 |
| NR | 0 |
AUS vs ENG 2nd Test Pitch & Weather Report:
The weather report of the 2nd Test is ideal, as there is a 4% possibility of rain during the game. The temperature can go up to 24.7 C, with humidity around 45%.
The Gabba pitch favours the bowlers in the initial phase of day-1, however, it tends to become batting-friendly on day-2. As the match progresses, cracks may open up providing more opportunities to bowlers. Lets have a look at Gabba Stadium Stats. Build your AUS vs ENG Dream11 team wisely—pick form players and stay updated with our latest match insights.
| Win Bat First | 40% |
| Win Bowl First | 45% |
| Avg 1st Innings | 351 |
| Avg 2nd Innings | 332 |
| Avg 3rd Innings | 236 |
| Avg 4th Innings | 121 |
| Best Suited for | Pacers (81%) |
AUS vs ENG Dream11 Top Picks
- Travis Head played a match winning knock in the 2nd inning of Perth test match, helping Australia to successfully chase down the total. He remains a key player in this match as well.
- Harry Brook has been leading run scorer for England this year. He scored 54 runs in the last match, and is expected to play a big knock in this match.
- Mitchell Starc was the highest wicket taker in the last match. He took 10 wickets and is expected to take 5-7 wickets in this match as well.
- Joe Root will be a must own pick for this match. The veteran failed to deliver in the Perth test, but he has the potential to change the course of the match.
AUS vs ENG 2nd Test Probable Playing 11
AUS: Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith (c), Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Brendan Doggett/Pat Cummins, Scott Boland, Michael Neser/ Josh English
ENG: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith (w), Will Jacks, Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer
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AUS vs ENG Expert Advice:
| Captain & Vice-Captain Picks | Travis Head, Harry Brook |
| Team Combination | 2-3-3-3 |
| Punt Picks | Ben Stokes, Mitchell Starc |
AUS vs ENG Expected Winner:
Australia is expected to win this match. Australia India has a strong batting lineup. Moreover, head-to-head stats and home conditions also favours them. Conversely, England’s inconsistent top-order and lack of experience in the bowling unit may hurt them at the Gabba.
