Ashes 2025-26 is strengthened by English Choosing the first one first The second testA one-day pink ball clash at Brisbane’s Gabba on 4 December 2025 Australiacommanding Perth’s victory, Steve Smith‘Side, a series of eyes – took a 2-0 lead Ben Stokes‘The men were taken back under the lights.
England powers through Joe Root’s Deilience, Early Wakkets
England’s session, reduced to 5 for 2, got off to a disastrous start Mitchell Starc dismantled the top ordersBen Duckett caught the first ball, Ollie Pope bowed out shortly afterwards. Zach Crawley and Joe root We backed up a 117-run third wicket stand that lifted England to 28 at lunch and 150 by the 33rd over. Crawley ended with a 93-ball 76, including 11 boundaries Michael saidbut the maiden of the century brought the century under 200 passing innings.
Harry Brook Injected pace with 31 off 33 gave a 50-run alliance with Starc at the root before being struck again Steve Smith. After tea, the pace slowed, with Australia getting tougher Scott Boland and Brendan Doggett. A failed DRS was reviewed at the root which highlighted Australia’s pressure, but England passed 200 in the 49th over.
Josh Inglis’ direct hit ignites Australia’s batting late in the day
Droma, sticks on 55, sent a good length delivery to cover a risky single from Doggett on 19. Root hesitation, tie the captain; Josh English gathered quickly from the side and unleashed a pinpoint shot that rolled the single off-stump. Stokes’ agonized retreat followed an exchange that seemed to have a fat, bending momentum as England slipped to 210/5.
Scott Boland quickly removed Jamie Smith for a duck, it exposes its tail Jacks will do join the root. Australia’s bowlers kept the economy tight by conceding just 20 for 2 over the last 10 overs. Inglis’ athleticism is a stop in the updated Xi Sans Pat Cummins and Nathan LyonHe complained about the Gabba’s loyalty.
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