The Ashes 2025-26 moves into its second match as Australia (AUS) and England (ENG) set for the 2nd Test, at The Gabba, Brisbane, on December 04, 2025. The Aussies arrive with confidence after their strong start, while England know this is a crucial moment if they want to stay alive in the series and keep their World Test Championship hopes steady. With conditions expected to challenge both batters and bowlers, this Test becomes an actual test of temperament. Here’s a complete look at expert betting insights, team performance expectations, pitch behaviour and the AUS vs ENG 2nd Test Match Prediction. Who will win the second test match?
Team Performance
Australia cricket team: The Australia head into the 2nd Test with real momentum behind them. Their quicks are firing, and if the pitch offers even a little movement, they can put England under pressure again. Travis Head current form gives their batting a solid support, and with Labuschagne and Smith contribution in the batting line up, Australia seem well set. If they stay disciplined and start strong, they’ll have every chance to take control of the match early.
Test Match Winning Percentage
England Cricket Team: England go into the 2nd Test knowing they have a lot to fix, especially with the bat. They showed small signs of fight in the first match but couldn’t carry it long enough to trouble Australia. If they want a better result, their top order needs to settle early and avoid another quick collapse. The bowlers proved they can create chances, but they must stay consistent when the pressure rises. England still have the talent to bounce back, but they need discipline and patience to stay in the contest this time.
Pitch Report: The Gabba, Brisbane
The first two days should offer a hard and quick pitch with plenty of bounce, and the pink ball is likely to swing early, making life tough for batters. Once players settle in, scoring becomes easier, but batting under the lights will still be risky. By Days 3 and 4, the surface is expected to slow down with a few cracks opening up. Pacers may find some reverse swing, and spinners will start getting real turn, although the odd ball may still bounce unevenly. Day 5 usually becomes a real challenge, with wider cracks, sharp spin and unpredictable bounce making batting very difficult and giving both seamers and spinners plenty to work with.
Weather Forecast: Day1 to Day 5
- Day 1(Dec 04): 30-18 °C, no rain is delays expected.
- Day 2 (Dec 05): 30–19°C, Mostly Sunny and Good condition.
- Day 3 (Dec 06): 31–19°C, Bright and Sunny.
- Day 4 (Dec 07):32–22°C, Warm and Party cloudy and stable weather
- Day 5 (Dec 08): 32–20°C, cloudy sky and chance of rain on final day
AUS vs ENG second Test Playing 11
| Australia Squad | England Squad |
|---|---|
| Steven Smith (c) | Ben Stokes (c) |
| Alex Carey (wk) | Jamie Smith (wk) |
| Travis Head | Zak Crawley |
| Jake Weatherald | Ben Duckett |
| Marnus Labuschagne | Ollie Pope |
| Josh Inglis | Joe Root |
| Cameron Green | Harry Brook |
| Mitchell Starc | Will Jacks |
| Nathan Lyon | Gus Atkinson |
| Brendan Doggett | Brydon Carse |
| Scott Boland | Jofra Archer |
Today Test Match Prediction: Australia are the favourite for the second test in The Ashes series 202-26.
Expert cricket betting prediction AUS vs ENG 2nd Test match
- Who will win today’s Toss: Australia wins toss and opt to bat first
- Top Batter Performance: Ollie Pope and Steven Smith
- Top Bowling Performance: Jofra Archer and Mitchell Starc
- Cricket betting tips: Australia are expected to score 260+ or more, while England will likely aim for a target above 250.
Disclaimer: This prediction is given by author expert Insights, analysis, and personal insights. Please use it as a reference and make your own informed decisions before placing any bets or forming conclusions.