England reply to Australia's huge lead under Gabba lights
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Australia will be out to build on their 44-run first innings lead over England in the second Ashes Test, before looking the bowl
Australia extended their lead to 177 on the third day of the second Ashes Test against England at the Gabba, Brisbane on December 6, 2025. Check the AUS vs ENG 2nd Test updates here
Opening batters Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett gave England cheer after a miserable day in the field as they raced to 45 without loss to trim Australia's lead to 132 runs on day three of the second Ashes test in Brisbane on Saturday.
England have it all to do to save their Ashes series after the first session on day three at the Gabba with Australia's tail end still at the crease
Another blistering day of Test cricket saw Root, defiant amid the frenzy, finally reach his landmark as Australia claimed nine wickets
Australia is pushing England towards the ropes as this Ashes series reaches a pivotal moment - and Stuart Broad is getting desperate.
England make a poor start to the second Test as Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope are both out for a duck as England fall to 5-2 on day one of the second Ashes Test against Australia in Brisbane.