*Official* 2nd Test (Brisbane) 4-8 December

[Starfighter]

1400 AEST
1500 AEDT
1430 ACDT
1200 AWST
0400 GMT

Sure it's not for two weeks, but an early start never caused problems.

 

[ashley bach]

Australia by 125 runs or 6 wickets.

 

[ashley bach]

Best thing that can happen for England is Crawley fails miserably again.

 

[Starfighter]

https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ashes-2025-26-michael-vaughan-amateurish-if-england-don-t-play-pm-s-xi-fixture-1512420

But Ben Stokes, their captain, suggested that England will stick to their guns and head straight to Brisbane on November 26 to prepare for the second Test at the Gabba. "That's how it was done a long time ago," he replied, when asked if his side should look to play another competitive match in the aftermath of their heavy defeat.

'A long time ago', preparation for the next test would have been a first class game against a full strength state side. Playing no game at all is in fact a fairly modern thing.

 

[Burgey]

Fmd CA will be toey starting a DN test between these two sides on a Thursday. Regardless of who wins there’s a very real chance this ends in 2.5 days or so, weather permitting.

 

[GIMH]

Loving this start time. Get up basically normal time to watch the second session on the first two days. Consider an earlier start of the game merits it over the weekend.

England by 10 wickets.

 

[the big bambino]

Fmd CA will be toey starting a DN test between these two sides on a Thursday. Regardless of who wins there’s a very real chance this ends in 2.5 days or so, weather permitting.

I would be too if it was Adelaide D/N. But the Brisbane version can produce runs. As always shall be interested to see what kind of pitch they prepare.

 

[the big bambino]

Btw what type of bowler is Potts? Is he a swing bowler or does he hit just back of a length?

 

[Prince EWS]

Fmd CA will be toey starting a DN test between these two sides on a Thursday. Regardless of who wins there’s a very real chance this ends in 2.5 days or so, weather permitting.

Both captains to declare on Day 1 imo.

 

[RossTaylorsBox]

They're going to save test cricket.

 

[Prince EWS]

They're going to save test cricket.

Stokes to become the first ever captain to declare in the fourth innings.

 

[Anthony Clayden]

Australia has three decisions

1) Khawaja

Pesist - No change to team​

Drop or Retire - 3 Options​

Head from 5 to open, but not sure he always comes off, especially in a first innings​

Renshaw to open, no other changes​

Marnus or Green and add Webster or Inglis​

2) Lyon -is he injured, is he required for pink ball test

If rested then can bring in Webster or Neser as bowling and strengthen batting​

3) Is Cummins ready to return? If available, he will improve bowling and tail.

 

[RossTaylorsBox]

I think that's more than 3 decisions.

 

[Skipper Pup]

Day/night tests in the middle of storm season in Brisbane.. smart.

Even with the pink ball this one will go longer than the first test but we're going to see the covers out quite a bit.

 

[Spark]

Day/night tests in the middle of storm season in Brisbane.. smart.

Even with the pink ball this one will go longer than the first test but we're going to see the covers out quite a bit.

At least CA will be happy, they'll actually make money off day 3 and 4 tickets!

 

[Coronis]

Day/night tests in the middle of storm season in Brisbane.. smart.

Even with the pink ball this one will go longer than the first test but we're going to see the covers out quite a bit.

CA being generous so it’s not a 5-0

 

[Isura]

Day/night tests in the middle of storm season in Brisbane.. smart.

Even with the pink ball this one will go longer than the first test but we're going to see the covers out quite a bit.

Are these storms more likely to occur at night? Or are you accounting for longer time for outfields to dry?

 

[Skipper Pup]

Are these storms more likely to occur at night? Or are you accounting for longer time for outfields to dry?

Yep they typically roll in the afternoon here. Usually pass pretty quickly but they drop a fair bit of rain, usually with some lightning.

Been non-stop for the past 4 weeks, I can't imagine it's about to change but here's hoping.

 

[TheJediBrah]

Head
Weatherald
Marnus
Smith
Inglis
Green
Webster
Carey
Starc
Lyon
Boland

If it's looking more batter friendly bring another bowler in (preferably Neser)

This is assuming Cummins is still out

 

[cascade]

I fear having to watch Inglis and Carey try to outdo each other with stupid dismissals if they're in the same side.