The anticipation for the 2nd Test of the Ashes 2025-26 is high as Australia and England prepare for another epic showdown at The Gabba, Brisbane. Both teams have named competitive squads featuring top-class batters, fast bowlers, and dynamic all-rounders. Below is a comprehensive preview including predicted lineups, match facts, head-to-head results, and stadium statistics for this key contest.
Match Details
| Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | AUS vs ENG – 2nd Test – The Ashes, 2025-26 |
| Series | The Ashes, 2025-26 |
| Date | Thu, Dec 4 |
| Time | 2:00 PM LOCAL, 4:00 AM GMT |
| Venue | The Gabba, Brisbane |
Predicted Playing XI
Australia Predicted Playing XI
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Usman Khawaja | Opener Batter |
| Jake Weatherald | Opener Batter |
| Marnus Labuschagne | Top-order Batter |
| Steve Smith (c) | Top-order Batter |
| Travis Head | Middle-order Batter |
| Cameron Green | All-rounder |
| Alex Carey (wk) | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| Mitchell Starc | Left-arm Fast Bowler |
| Scott Boland | Fast Bowler |
| Brendan Doggett | Fast Bowler |
| Nathan Lyon | Off-spinner |
England Predicted Playing XI
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Zak Crawley | Opener Batter |
| Ben Duckett | Opener Batter |
| Ollie Pope | Top-order Batter |
| Joe Root | Middle-order Batter |
| Harry Brook (vc) | Middle-order Batter |
| Ben Stokes (c) | All-rounder |
| Will Jacks | Batting All-rounder |
| Jamie Smith (wk) | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| Matthew Potts | Fast Bowler |
| Gus Atkinson | Fast Bowler |
| Jofra Archer | Fast Bowler |
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AUS vs ENG, 1st Test (Ashes 2025-26): Probable Playing XI and Squads
Squads
Australia Squad
Steve Smith (captain), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Brendan Doggett, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Michael Neser, Mitchell Starc, Jake Weatherald and Beau Webster.
England Squad
Ben Stokes (captain), Harry Brook, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Ollie Pope, Matthew Potts, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Josh Tongue and Mark Wood.
Head-to-head Records
| Teams | Matches | Australia Wins | England Wins | Draws | Tied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUS vs ENG (Tests) | 361 | 152 | 112 | 97 | 0 |
Stadium Records
At The Gabba, Australia remain unbeaten against England in men’s Tests since the mid-1980s, with a strong run of victories and a couple of draws. Although Australia have suffered the odd defeat to other teams here in recent seasons, the ground is still widely regarded as a home fortress.
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Australia vs England: The Ashes 2025 – Players, Records, Timeline, H2H