AUS vs ENG 2nd Test Predicted XI, Brisbane Pitch Report: Where To Watch Australia Cricket Team vs England National Cricket Team?

AUS vs ENG 2nd Test Predicted XI

Australia will be up against England in the second Test of the ongoing Ashes 2025-26 at The Gabba in Brisbane, which is scheduled to be played from December 4 to 8. This will be a pink-ball Test as Australia look to extend their lead in the five-match series.

Australia will be heading into the match on the back of a famous win in the first Test in Perth. They outclassed England in the low-scoring contest, winning the game by 8 wickets on the back of memorable performances from Mitchell Starc and Travis Head to go 1-0 up in the series. In Brisbane, the challenge will only get bigger for the visitors, with the likes of Starc and Scott Boland waiting to capitalise on the relatable helpful conditions in the day-night Test.

Apart from the senior pacers Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins, the star opener Usman Khawaja will also be sitting out the Gabba Test due to a back injury and will be replaced by Josh Inglis in the Playing 11. In his absence, Travis Head will continue to open the batting with newcomer Jake Weatherald. On the other hand, Brendan Doggett looks certain to keep his place in the team after an impressive debut.

Talking about, they have brought in Will Jacks to replace Mark Wood, who has missed out due to an injury issue.

TOSS - The match toss between Australia and England will take place at 9 AM IST.

Time - December 4, 9:30 AM IST

Venue - The Gabba, Brisbane

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AUS vs ENG 2nd Test, Brisbane Pitch Report: The pitch at The Gabba is expected to assist the bowlers during the AUS vs ENG 2nd Ashes Test. Dusk will be the most difficult time to bat and the bowling team will try to take advantage of that. The first session of each day will be the perfect time to bat as Australia and England set to produce another thrilling effort.

Due to the lack of twilight period in Brisbane, nearly a session and a half of the Test will be played under lights, which is where the pink ball really starts to play major role. It will be the added x-factor to how this Test goes, despite the overall flatness of the surface.

AUS vs ENG 2nd Test Playing XIs:

Australia: Travis Head, Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith (c), Cameron Green, Josh Inglis, Alex Carey (wk), Mitch Starc, Scott Boland, Nathan Lyon/Pat Cummins, Brendan Doggett

England Playing XI: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes(c), Jamie Smith(w), Will Jacks, Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer

AUS vs ENG Test Squads:

Australia Squad: Travis Head, Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith(c), Josh Inglis, Cameron Green, Alex Carey(w), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Brendan Doggett, Scott Boland, Beau Webster, Michael Neser

England Squad: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes(c), Jamie Smith(w), Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Mark Wood, Will Jacks, Josh Tongue, Matthew Potts, Jacob Bethell, Shoaib Bashir