AUS vs ENG 2nd Test Playing 11: 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.

England won the toss and opted to bat. Speaking at the toss, Ben Stokes said, “Stokes: We are gonna have a bat. Different conditions here. You give yourself the best chance when you bat. We’ve had extra time to build up for this game.”

“The guys are raring and ready to go. I’m not too sure (how the wicket is going to play) to be honest. Lot of people look at the wickets and say it’s going to this, it’s going to do that, but you never really know till you get out there,” added England captain.

“We have an opportunity to put some runs on the board first up. (Biggest week of his captaincy career?) Certainly, we are coming in here on the back of a disappointing week last week, hopefully we right those wrongs,” concluded Stokes.

Meanwhile, Steve Smith said, “If you bat well, you get a chance to manipulate the game. Hopefully, we can bowl well. (On Cummins) He was close; he’s done everything right. It would have been slightly risky this game.”

(Inglis’ batting position) “He’ll be batting in the middle-order. Neser is in for Lyon. With the pink ball, it’s going to offer a bit more under lights. We’ve done well in the past, but it’s a new game. It’s going to be a great atmosphere,” Smith concluded.

AUS vs ENG 2nd Test Playing 11

Australia Playing 11: Jake Weatherald, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith(c), Cameron Green, Josh Inglis, Alex Carey(w), Michael Neser, Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland, 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