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AUS vs ENG statistical preview 2nd Test [Source: @willybonga/X.com]
After the fiery conclusion at Perth, the second Ashes Test is headed for The Gabba, Brisbane. England and Australia are ready to lock their heads on December 4, 2025, as the action starts live from 9:30 AM IST.
Australia
Australia will once again play with a Cummins-less attack as Steve Smith leads the team. They will be a confident lot after their first win at Perth and will be ready to fire the shots at Gabba with Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, and Scott Boland in the fray. The attack with the bat will be led by Travis Head, Jake Weatherald and Steve Smith as Australia eyes another win to go 2-0 up in the five-match series.
England
England will look to bounce back from the perils of defeat while trying to overcome their pink-ball woes at the Gabba under the lights. The Englishmen have a poor record in D/N Tests, but, under captain Ben Stokes, the team will be ready to hit back to level the series.
Mark Wood might not be in the lineup because of his injury and has only Jofra Archer and Brydon Carse alongside Gus Atkinson to add experience with the ball. The batting unit will be led by Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Ben Duckett and Harry Brook.
AUS vs ENG head-to-head overview in Tests
Australia and England have a historic rivalry in Test matches and have played 362 matches against each other. Out of all of them, Australia have the edge with 153 wins while England has won 112 Tests. 97 contests between them were drawn.
The Gabba Brisbane pitch report
The Gabba pitch for the second Ashes Test is expected to be a lively green top offering pace, bounce and plenty of lateral movement. Although some grass may be trimmed before play, the surface traditionally aids fast bowlers, and Australia will look to exploit it again. Overall, a bowling-friendly surface that will aid spinners from Day 3 onwards.
AUS vs ENG probable playing XI
Australia
Travis Head, Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith (c), Josh Inglis, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland, Brendan Doggett
England
Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue
Top run-scorers in AUS vs ENG Tests
Only players from the current squad are being considered
Steve Smith – 3436 runs
Veteran Australian batter Steve Smith has piled up 3436 runs against England in 68 innings at an excellent average of 55.41, scoring 12 hundreds and 13 fifties, including a best of 239.
Joe Root – 2436 runs
England’s batting maestro Joe Root has scored 2436 runs in 67 innings against Australia at an average of 39.29, with 4 centuries and 18 half-centuries, and a top score of 180.
Ben Stokes – 1570 runs
England captain Ben Stokes has amassed 1570 runs against Australia in 47 innings at an average of 34.88, recording 4 hundreds and 8 fifties, with a highest score of 155.
Top wicket-takers in AUS vs ENG Tests
Only players from the current squad are being considered.
Nathan Lyon – 110 wickets
Australia’s premier off-spinner Nathan Lyon has bagged 110 wickets against England in 55 innings, averaging 29.50 with a best of 6/49 and two five-wicket hauls.
Mitchell Starc – 107 wickets
Aussie ace pacer Mitchell Starc has taken 107 wickets in 44 innings versus England, maintaining a strong 25.86 average, including five five-wicket hauls and a best of 7/58.
Josh Hazlewood – 76 wickets
Australian quick Josh Hazlewood has claimed 76 wickets against England in 33 innings, recording an impressive 25.97 average, with three five-wicket hauls and a best of 5/30.
AUS vs ENG key stats
Australia key records
- Australia have won 13 out of 14 day-night Test matches they played.
- Australia have won 42 out of 67 Tests played at The Gabba at a W/L ratio of 4.200.
- Steve Smith has scored 926 runs in 19 innings at the Gabba, averaging 54.50 with 3 centuries and 4 fifties, including a highest score of 141.
- Mitchell Starc has taken 50 wickets in 24 innings at the Gabba, averaging 28.90 with a best of 4/52 and an economy of 3.53.
- Nathan Lyon has picked up 52 wickets in 27 innings at the Gabba, averaging 28.80 with a best of 4/69 and an economy of 2.79.
- Travis Head has scored 642 runs in 9 innings at the Gabba, averaging 57.90 with 2 centuries and 2 fifties, including a top score of 152.
- Joe Root vs Mitchell Starc - 349 runs, 639 balls, 10 dismissals
- Ben Stokes vs Mitchell Starc - 191 runs, 309 balls, 11 dismissals
- Travis Head vs Jofra Archer - 43 runs, 84 balls, 1 dismissal
England key records
- England have won only 4 out of the 22 Test matches they played at The Gabba against Australia.
- England have won only two out of the seven D/N Test matches they played.
- Joe Root has scored 421 runs in 6 innings at the Gabba, averaging 36.60 with 2 fifties and a top score of 89.
- Jofra Archer has taken 11 wickets in 6 innings in 2025 Tests, averaging 28.50 with a best of 3/55 and an economy of 2.98.
- Harry Brook has scored 705 runs in 12 innings in 2025 Tests, averaging 49.20 with 4 centuries and 2 fifties, including a highest of 158.
- Zak Crawley has scored 649 runs in 12 innings in 2025 Tests, averaging 34.50 with 3 centuries and 1 fifty, with a top score of 124.
- Usman Khawaja vs Jofra Archer - 13 runs, 30 balls, 1 dismissal
- Ben Stokes vs Nathan Lyon - 411 runs, 843 balls, 9 dismissals
- Joe Root vs Nathan Lyon - 439 runs, 841 balls, 8 dismissals
Records that can be broken in AUS vs ENG 2nd Test of The Ashes
- Travis Head is 10 sixes away from becoming the third-highest six-hitter in Ashes history with 22 sixes.
- Joe Root is 5 sixes away from completing 50 sixes in his Test career.
- Ben Duckett is 79 runs short of reaching 3,000 Test runs.
- Steve Smith is just one half-century away from equalling the record for the third-most fifties in the Ashes.
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