Australia and England are ready to face each other in the second match of the Ashes Series 2025-26 at the Gabba Stadium, Brisbane, on Thursday, December 4. This match is scheduled to begin at 9:30 AM IST (02:00 PM local time). Stay tuned with our AUS vs ENG prediction, team preview, pitch report, player stats and winner prediction ahead of this exciting contest.
Australia performed well in the first match of the series and won the first match in just 2 days. No one could have expected that it would be such a great match and end so quickly. But Australia has shown why they are called a champion team. Travis Head’s batting in the final innings and Mitchell Starc’s outstanding bowling helped Australia win the match by eight wickets.
On the other hand, England definitely disappointed fans with their performance. Although England had an upper hand over Australia in the previous match, till the second innings of the match. But despite that, they lost the match; hence, they will look to avoid their mistakes from the first match.
Head-to-Head Record: A total of 362 test matches have been played between Australia and England so far, in which Australia has won 153 matches, England has won 112, and 97 matches were drawn. However, in the last five head-to-head clashes, both teams have won twice, while one match ended in a draw.
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Australia Preview
Australia made a good start to the series under the captaincy of Steve Smith. Being behind at one point, they made a strong comeback and won the match comfortably by 8 wickets. It was an excellent class by the Australian team to win the match in just two days with a brilliant performance in the last match. So they will definitely want to continue their winning streak.
Australia’s batting had put up a disappointing show in the first innings of the previous match. But in the second innings, Australia’s batsmen gave a good performance. Travis Head, who scored 123 runs in just 83 balls, due to which the team won the match comfortably. Apart from him, Marnus Labuschagne, who scored 51 runs, also played well. In the second match, Travis Head could be seen opening the innings again after Usman Khawaja was ruled out in the second match. However, Australia will have to avoid mistakes in batting.
Australia’s bowling helped them win the previous match. Mitchell Starc was the hero of the victory in the last match, he took a total of 10 wickets; apart from him, Boland and Brendan Doggett also did well. Once again, these bowlers will have to put up a good performance, while in spin bowling, Australia will be looking at Nathan Lyon, who can perform well.
Tip
| Player | Tip | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Travis Head | Over 34.5 Runs | 1.85 |
Travis Head is in explosive form after smashing a match-winning 123 in the last Test. With Khawaja unavailable, Head’s responsibility at the top increases, making him a strong pick to cross 34.5 runs.
England Preview
England’s poor performance in the Ashes series continues. Like the last few years, this time too, they have started the series with a disappointing performance. While England was in a strong position in the first inning, they had lost the match badly by the end of the second day. England will definitely try to improve in the batting and bowling.
England’s batsmen didn’t perform too well in the first match, but once again, all eyes will be on Harry Brook, who has scored 941 runs at an average of 55.35 in the last 10 matches. While Ben Duckett can also do well, who scored 831 runs in the last 10 matches. Apart from them, Zak Crowley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root and captain Ben Stokes will need to do well in batting.
In the first match, England had a strong hold on the match at one point. But he failed to maintain the same momentum in the second innings. Therefore, in this match, Brydon Carse and Ben Stokes, who took five wickets in the last match, will have to perform well in bowling. Jofra Archer and Gus Atkinson will also have to perform well to support the team. Mark Wood is ruled out of the second match, so the remaining bowlers will have to do well.
Tip
| Player | Tip | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Harry Brook | Over 29.5 Runs | 1.85 |
Harry Brook has been England’s most consistent Test batter, scoring 941 runs at an impressive average of 55. He remains their strongest hope for a solid first-innings total, making this over line a strong value pick.
AUS vs ENG Probably Playing XI
Australia: Jake Weatherald, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith (c), Cameron Green, Beau Webster, Alex Carey (wk), Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland, Brendan Doggett,
England: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Will Jacks, Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer.
AUS vs ENG Pitch Report
The pitch at the Gabba Stadium usually offers good pace and bounce for fast bowlers, making things challenging for batsmen. Some grass will be removed from the Brisbane pitch. In this match too, excellent bowling will decide the result of the match. However, after the first two days, the conditions here may become a little easier for the batsmen.
The weather on Thursday at The Gabba, Woolloongabba is expected to be sunny around 27°C, with a 15% chance of rain, moderate 57% humidity, and light winds near 4 m/s.
Venue Test Statistics
| Stats | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 69 |
| Matches won batting first | 26 |
| Matches won bowling first | 27 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 329 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 316 |
| Average 3rd innings Score | 236 |
| Average 4th innings Score | 158 |
| Highest total recorded | 645/10 (158.6 Ovs) – AUS vs ENG |
| Lowest total recorded | 58/10 (21.3 Ovs) – IND vs AUS |
| Highest score chased | 329/7 (97 Ovs) – IND vs AUS |
| Lowest score defended | 122/10 (38 Ovs) – ENG vs AUS |
AUS vs ENG Winner Prediction
Australia, playing on its home soil, is a major threat to any opponent. They will definitely be the favourites to win this match too. Only a strong performance from England can get them back into the series, and they need it most. However, one batsman and one bowler from both teams are ruled out of the second match, hence their replacements will also have to be included carefully.
On the other hand, England surely wants to make a comeback in this series, and they will certainly be hoping for a good performance. While Mitchell Starc and Travis Head could be the best performers for Australia. Ben Stokes and Harry Brook could do well for England in this match. It is definitely going to be a great match for Test cricket lovers.
Our Prediction: Australia
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