AUS vs ENG Match Prediction: 2nd Test, Fantasy Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report More – Australia vs England Test Series 2025

AUS vs ENG: The first game of the Ashes 2025-26 was ended in just two days, and critics slammed England in and out. The action shifts to the day-night test. These two sides will be played at the Gabba in Brisbane between December 4 and 8, starting at 9:30 AM IST. Australia will be without their three first-choice test specialists, while England have announced a strong lineup for the second test. Here are the fantasy cricket tips and other details for this game.

Australia Preview 

Despite conceding a lead in the first innings, Australia managed an easy win in the first game in Perth. Australia took a 1-0 lead as they moved to the second test in Brisbane. Ahead of the game, Usman Khawaja was ruled out, and Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood are not available due to injury. So, can Australia carry on the momentum?

• Key Batters: Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne are two players to watch out for in the second test from Australia.
• Captaincy: Captain Steve Smith had a start in the first innings but couldn’t carry on. But he is too good of a batter, and his numbers show it all.
• Batting Strength: The batting for Australia in these conditions is very strong. Though it doesn’t look threatening like England, they know how to adjust and play in these conditions. Especially in day-night tests, you need temperament, and Australia have players like Smith and Labuschagne, who can soak up the pressure, and then they have Travis Head, who can destroy, like the way he did in Perth.
• Bowling Attack: Australia will be without Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood once again. Nathan Lyon will have a limited role in the day-night test. Hence, Mitchell Starc will have a big role once again. Scott Boland and Brendan Doggett need to support him.

England Preview 

England suffered a hammering in Perth. They were ahead of the game after two teams played the first innings. But they let the game slip away. Then it was a Travis Head storm that took the game away from them. So, England will bounce back and do it in this game. They are capable of doing it, but can they do it?

• Batting: England approach of going hard after the bowling can’t be sustained in all conditions. That is where they lost it. Their approach might not work at The Gabba as well because of the playing conditions.
• Bowling: The bowling for England were thrashed by Travis Head, and it must have dented their confidence. Jofra Archer and Ben Stokes were two bowlers that looked good throughout two innings. England need contributions from other bowlers as well.

Match Details – Australia vs England, 2nd Test

The Gabba, Brisbane Pitch and Weather Report

The Gabba is an iconic venue in the world. It has been operational since 1895 and is known for producing bowling-friendly wickets. In a pink-ball test, you can expect conditions in favor of the fast bowlers. So far, it has hosted a total of 69 tests. 29 tests have been won batting first, and 27 games have been ended bowling first. It has the average score of 329 in the first innings.

The weather for the second test will be good and clear. The temperature is expected to be around 25°C and 27°C, with a humidity of 50 and 60 percent.

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Top Batters 

• Travis Head (AUS): Travis Head played a masterclass in Perth. His knock of 123 off 83 balls helped Australia get over the line, and he will be a dangerous batter once again.
• Marnus Labuschagne (AUS):  Marnus Labuschagne played a crucial knock of 51 off 49. That must have given him a lot of confidence, and he can flourish more.
• Harry Brook (ENG):  Harry Brook played a counter-attacking knock in the first innings in Perth. He loves a challenge and can attack and score runs.
• Joe Root (ENG):  Joe Root has poor numbers in Australia. But a player of his calibre can’t be ignored, and it won’t take much when he comes up with a crucial knock.

Top Bowlers 

•  Mitchell Starc (AUS): Mitchell Starc took ten wickets in Perth, and his spell in the first innings was the game-changer. He is the most experienced bowler and will be the one leading the bowling unit.
• Scott Boland (AUS): Scott Boland has incredible numbers in the pink-ball test, and his line and length are suited for such games.
• Jofra Archer (ENG): Jofra Archer is someone who did well in Perth and can be lethal in swinging conditions in Brisbane as well.
• Ben Stokes (ENG):  Ben Stokes has been a consistent performer with the ball. Being captain, he performs more.

AUS vs ENG Match Prediction – Who Will Win? 

Australia have been struck with injury. and that must decrease their chances to win. But they are unbeatable in the pink-ball test at home, and it has been more than ten years since England won a single test in Australia. That is why the match odds will favor them, and they are expected to win. England can surprise them if they can be consistent throughout the two innings.

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Disclaimer: This prediction is based on analysis of current form, stats, and pitch conditions. Match outcomes can vary due to on-field factors. Please make your final fantasy picks after checking the toss and playing XIs.