The second Test of the Ashes series between Australia and England will take place on December 4th at the iconic Gabba in Brisbane. The match is scheduled to begin at 2:00 pm local time, which corresponds to 9:30 am IST for viewers in India.

Australia delivered a clinical performance in the first Test. England set a modest target of 205 runs, which the hosts chased down in just one session.

Mitchell Starc starred with the ball, dismantling England’s batting lineup, while Travis Head played a crucial knock to guide Australia comfortably past the target.

A total of 361 Test matches have been contested between the two sides. Australia has won 152, England 112, while 97 matches have ended in draws. Historically and statistically, Australia holds the advantage in the rivalry.

Australia beat England by eight wickets within two days in the first Ashes Test in Perth in November 2025. After dismissing Australia for just 132 in their first innings, England's "Bazball" strategy unraveled completely on the second day.

A devastating spell of bowling from Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland saw England collapse to just 164 in their second innings.

Promoted to open, Travis Head then hit a blistering 123 from 83 balls, powering Australia to chase down the 205-run target with eight wickets in hand. His match-winning performance defined an astonishing turnaround that stunned England and handed Australia a 1-0 series lead.