The much awaited 2nd test Ashes series between Australia and English Launch on 4th December 2025 at the iconic Brisbane cricket ground. In a night-night match in pink-ball conditions, the two curving giants clashed again, opening both with bat and ball. The Gabba pitch offered the bowlers a fair bit of relief early on, leading to a contest that captivated fans around the world. Australia aim to capitalize on their momentum after the first test, while England look to settle down and build their innings.
Alex Carey takes a shout to dismiss Gus Atkinson at 1 over
One of the telling moments came late in Australia’s WiketKeeKeeKeeKeeper day Alex Carey Showed exceptional athleticism and reflexes to make an extraordinary catch. 66.2 overs, Mitchell Starc He brought a full-length delivery to England Gus Atkinsonwho stacks the ball. Both Carey and Marnus labuschagne diving for a fly ball, he dodged the shoulder. In a spectacular display of skill and impact, Carey ensured that he firmly wrapped his gloves around the ball with a difficult trajectory and high speed.
The catch was so exceptional that the officials even cut the spidercam wires above the ball, but it was ruled clean. This Pivotal Wicket swung urgently in Australia’s favor as England were bowled out for 264/8 at this stage in the fifth over of the innings.
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#Mitchellstarch The fifth wicket bags, but what do you take from Alex Carey, backsliding, diving full and caught under pressure! 🤯💪
Even Marnus couldn’t believe it! #Ausveng | Ash | 2nd test, day 1 | Live now 👉🏻 https://t.co/w23m3vjjal pic.twitter.com/h09gzuo1cz– Star Sports (@starsportsindia) December 4, 2025
See also: Josh Inglis’ stunning direct hit sends Ben Stokes packing on Day 1 of pink ball Test
England dominate Australia on opening day with Joe Root’s Ton
On the batting front, England dominated most of the day at the Graveyard, facing extras at 325/9 at stumps. Joe root Impatience and preparing a patient and masterful innings of 135, runs off 202 balls, including 15 boundaries with 12 boundaries, in Australia and 40th overall. Root’s innings steadied England after an early scare with key batsmen Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope fell cheap Mitchell Starc. Root perfectly married defense and attack, attacking and punishing the loose delivery as he struggled to spin the strike and build a partnership around him.
Zach Crawley provided strong support with a well-composed 76 before taking over Michael said. Other contributions came Harry Brook (31), Ben Stokes (19) and Jacks will do (19) but the lower order, including Atkinson and Brydon Carse, crumbled under Starc’s relentless bowling. England’s innings saw some creamy partnerships, including a couple of critical ones, including a third wicket for the third wicket, but Starc’s six-wicket haul and Carey’s superb Wicketofeeping kept the Australian pressure on.
With Jofra the archer Unbeaten on 32, still at stumps, England ended today with solid momentum on the scoreboard but facing a strong Australian bowling attack. The impact of the pink ball and the fast, bouncy conditions of the Gabba promise a contest that is relevant to this Ashes battle.
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