Published on: Dec 3, 2025 9:22 am IST | Updated on: Dec 2, 2025 3:42 pm IST
Australia annihilated England at Perth and secured an 8-wicket win in under 2 days. The ecstatic hosts will now march to one of their fortresses, i.e., the Gabba in Brisbane (however, in recent times they have lost 2 of their last 3 Tests here), to host the agonized visitors, England, in the second Test of the Ashes 2025-26 series. Australia is 1-0 up and looking good enough to go 2-0 up at the Gabba. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for the 2nd Test Match, AUS vs ENG, at the Gabba in Brisbane.
On the first day of the Perth Test, England was up and running after taking a 40-run lead in the first innings. However, things changed dramatically for them in the second innings, and on the second day, they were nowhere in the game after getting bowled out for 164, with the last 9 wickets falling apart for just 99 runs. That loss has actually shattered England’s confidence, and they will no longer start as favorites in this game. Therefore, the win probability meter should favor the hosts. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the 2nd Test Match, AUS vs ENG, at the Gabba in Brisbane.
AUS: 68% win chance ENG: 32% win chance
Travis Head's breezing ton blew England away for good in the last test match. The left-hander will be playing his game no matter where he bats.
Surviving Mitchell Starc's opening burst with the Pink ball is not everyone's cup of tea. However, if Ben Duckett can survive the first spell of Starc, he could well be among the runs in this game.
The only English batter who scored a fifty in the last Test in Perth. Brook will once again be in the spotlight to score heavily.
Check out our prediction for the AUS vs ENG 2nd Test match at the Optus Stadium in Perth, Western Australia.
Australia head into the second Ashes Test at the Gabba on December 4 brimming with confidence after dismantling England in Perth. Their commanding 8-wicket victory at the Optus Stadium set the tone for the series, with Travis Head’s blazing ton and Mitchell Starc’s 10-fer proving decisive. Head’s aggressive stroke play not only anchored Australia’s chase but also highlighted the depth in their batting order, while Starc’s early breakthroughs ensured England never truly recovered.
With a 1-0 lead in the five-match series, the hosts will be eager to press home their advantage in Brisbane, a venue historically known as Australia’s fortress. The Gabba pitch traditionally offers bounce and pace, conditions tailor-made for their fast-bowling arsenal. England, meanwhile, face the daunting task of regrouping quickly, needing both resilience and tactical adjustments to avoid slipping further behind.
Australia’s momentum, coupled with home advantage, makes them strong favorites to extend their lead. A win here would put them 2-0 up and firmly in control of the Ashes, leaving England with a mountain to climb. The stage is set for another high-intensity battle, with the Gabba crowd ready to roar the Aussies on.
England’s campaign in the Ashes has already hit a stumbling block, and the second Test at the Gabba now looms as a must-win encounter. After taking a promising 40-run lead in the first innings at Perth, England looked well placed to challenge Australia. Yet their collapse in the second innings, where nine wickets tumbled for just 99 runs, exposed familiar frailties and handed the hosts an emphatic eight-wicket victory.
That defeat has dented England’s confidence. Their batting unit, in particular, must regroup quickly and show resilience against Australia’s pace attack, which thrives in Brisbane’s lively conditions, especially under lights with the pink ball. The Gabba has historically been a fortress for the home side, making England’s task even more daunting.
If England fail to bounce back here, they risk falling 2-0 behind in the five-match series, a deficit that has often proved insurmountable in Ashes history. To stay alive, they need their senior players to step up, rediscover discipline, and seize momentum before it slips away entirely. The second Test is not just another game, it’s a battle to keep their Ashes hopes alive and kicking. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 362 AUS won: 153 ENG won: 112 Draw: 97 RECENT form AUSTRALIA: L W W W W RECENT form ENGLAND: L W D L L
Australia has boosted their head-to-head record against England with a win in the last game. Now, in 362 matches played between the two sides, Australia has 153 wins to their name, whereas England has secured only 112 wins. A total of 97 draws have also been played between the two sides.
How will the two teams, i.e., Australia and England, fare in the second Ashes Test? Let’s take a look.
Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (C), Jamie Smith (WK), Will Jacks, Brydon Carse, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 2nd Test between Australia and England at the Gabba, Brisbane:
At the Gabba, the toss will be pivotal. The team winning it is likely to bat first, aiming to exploit the hard, bouncy surface before cracks widen later. Under lights, the pink ball swings more, so avoiding a tricky fourth-innings chase will heavily influence the captain’s decision.
The online live streaming of the 2nd Test match of the Ashes 2025-26 will take place live on the JioHotstar app. The live TV coverage for this series will be available on the Star Sports 1, 2, and 3 channels.
England will have to grind hard to bounce back in this series; otherwise, Australia will steamroll them. The hosts will enter one of their favorite venues with utmost confidence with home support. For England to upset the Aussies, they need to be precise with the ball, something they aren’t used to doing with the pink ball. The hosts, on the other hand, are pink ball specialists, having played the most with it among all other Test-playing nations. Therefore, as per our prediction, the hosts, Australia, remain the favorites and are expected to win the AUS vs ENG 2nd Ashes Test match.