Overview:
Australia are leading the series 1-0, having won the series opener by 8 wickets. Steve Smith is not worried about the outcome of the toss.
England captain Ben Stokes has won the toss and has decided to bat first against Australia in the second Ashes Test at the Gabba in Brisbane.
Toss Decision – Captain’s Comments & Reasoning
“We will bat first as it is important to look at how the conditions play out. You have to play in the day and then under the lights. The guys are ready to go. I don’t know how the wicket will behave. We will have to go out and see,” Ben Stokes said.
Australia skipper Steve Smith wanted to bat first as well.
“We wanted to bat first as well. It gives you a chance to manipulate when you bowl under the lights. Pat Cummins is ready, but we didn’t want to take the risk. He will be back for the next game. We have done well with the Pink Ball in the past, but it is a new game, and we will have to give our best.
Playing XIs
Australia: 1 Jake Weatherald, 2 Travis Head, 3 Marnus Labuschagne, 4 Steven Smith (capt), 5 Cameron Green, 6 Josh Inglis, 7 Alex Carey (wk), 8 Michael Neser, 9 Mitchell Starc, 10 Scott Boland, 11 Brendan Doggett.
England: 1 Zak Crawley, 2 Ben Duckett, 3 Ollie Pope, 4 Joe Root, 5 Harry Brook, 6 Ben Stokes (capt), 7 Jamie Smith (wk), 8 Will Jacks, 9 Brydon Carse, 10 Gus Atkinson, 11 Jofra Archer.
Toss Result Today Australia vs England 2nd Test Ashes 2025
Q1: Who won the toss today in Australia vs England 2nd Test Ashes 2025?
England won the toss and chose to bat first.
Q2: What was the toss time today?
The toss was held at 9:00 am IST/2:00 pm local
Q3: Why did the captain choose to bowl first?
Ben Stokes aims to capitalise on the good batting conditions.
Q4: Where is today’s match being played?
Brisbane Cricket Ground, Woolloongabba, Brisbane