AUS vs ENG 2nd Test Weather Report, Pitch Conditions & Probable Playing 11

Samira Vishwas

Tezzbuzz|04-12-2025

AUS vs ENG 2nd Test Weather Report: Steve Smith-led Australia will square off against Ben Stokes-led India in the 2nd Test of the Ashes 2025-26, starting on December 04 at The Gabba, Brisbane.

Australia secured a 1-0 lead in the ongoing series after an 8-wicket victory in the first test and will be aiming to extend the lead. Meanwhile, England will be aiming to secure a win and level the series.

Coming to the stats, Australia have the advantage, having 153 wins out of 362 runs, while England has 112 wins and 97 games ended in a draw.

With England announcing their playing 11, Australia will be fielding with some changes in the lineup.

Australia are at the top while England is the 6th position of the WTC 2025-27 points table.

AUS vs ENG 2nd Test Weather Report

According to the weather report, it will be partly cloudy and ideal for cricket, with warm temperatures expected at the venue.

Day 01

Date Time (Local) Temperature Weather Humidity Dew Point Cloud Cover

4 December 2025

9:00 AM 26°C Intermittent Clouds 52% 15°C 70%
12:00 PM 29°C Intermittent Clouds 43% 15°C 57%
3:00 PM 27°C Mostly Sunny 49% 16°C 26%
6:00 PM 25°C Sunny 58% 16°C 3%
9:00 PM 22°C Clear 70% 16°C 0%

Day 02

Date Time (Local) Temperature Weather Humidity Dew Point Cloud Cover

5 December 2025

9:00 AM 26°C Partly Sunny 56% 17°C 43%
12:00 PM 30°C Mostly Sunny 44% 16°C 22%
3:00 PM 28°C Sunny 49% 17°C 1%
6:00 PM 26°C Sunny 60% 18°C 0%
9:00 PM 23°C Clear 72% 18°C 0%

AUS vs ENG 2nd Test Pitch Report

The surface at The Gabba typically favours bowlers under the lights. Bowling teams will be aiming to get the advantage of Dusk.

The first session of each day will be the perfect time to bat. Meanwhile, batting first will be ideal, and anything over 300 runs can be considered a good total in the first innings.

AUS vs ENG 2nd Test Playing 11

Australia Probable Playing 11: Travis Head, Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith (c), Cameron Green, Josh Inglis, Alex Carey (wk), Mitch Starc, Scott Boland, Nathan Lyon/Pat Cummins, Brendan Doggett

England Playing 11: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes(c), Jamie Smith(w), Will Jacks, Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer