Australia Vs England Live Score, 2nd Ashes Test, Day 1: Three Lions Aim For First Gabba Win In More Than 35 Years

Australia Vs England Live Score, 2nd Ashes Test, Day 1: The Three Lions, led by all-rounder Ben Stokes, will be aiming to stage a solid comeback in the 2nd match at the Gabba stadium after losing the opening Test match by 8 wickets in Perth. Follow our coverage for live scores, updates and more

Australia Vs England Live Score, 2nd Ashes Test, Day 1
The Ashes Live Score, Australia Vs England 1st Test Day 1: Captains Steve Smith, left, and Ben Stokes pose with the Waterford Crystal trophy in Perth. Photo: Dave Hunt/AAP Image via AP
Good Morning Cricket fans! Welcome to our live coverage of day 1 of the 2nd Ashes Test between Australia and England at the iconic Gabba stadium in Brisbane. This venue has hosted 67 matches between the two teams in the past and it has served as a solid fortress for the Aussies, who have won a total of 42 Ashes Test matches there. England will be wary of this record and after getting demolished in the 1st match by 8 wickets in Perth, the Three Lions will be aiming to stage a solid comeback. Ben Stokes and co are looking to become the first time in over 35 years to claim a victory at the Gabba but the Aussies won't be giving anything for free, especially when they have a chance of going 2-0 up. Follow the live coverage as the match begins shortly and stay tuned for the build-up, toss-playing XI updates and more.
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The Ashes Live Score, Australia Vs England 2nd Test Day 1: Pitch Report

It's a semi-green top at the Gabba for the 2nd Ashes Test and Mitchell Starc will be licking his lips already.

The Ashes Live Score, Australia Vs England 2nd Test Day 1: Any Changes In Three Lions' Playing XI?

Mark Wood was ruled out of the 2nd Test a couple of days ago due to injury. Will Jacks has been named in the English XI as Wood's replacement.

ENG Playing XI: Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (C), Jamie Smith (WK), Will Jacks, Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer

The Ashes Live Score, Australia Vs England 2nd Test Day 1: When Was Three Lions' Last Win At Gabba?

England's last victory in a Test match at the Gabba came way back during 1986 series under the leadership of Mike Gatting. The Three Lions had received a target of 75 after bowling out the Aussies for 248 and 282 across innings.

Gatting and co had posted 456 in the 1st innings and chased down 75 runs in the 2nd to win that Test match by 7 wickets.

The Ashes Live Score, Australia Vs England 2nd Test Day 1: Good Morning!

Ready for some Pink ball action? It's day/night time for the 2nd Ashes Test match between Australia and England at the iconic Gabba stadium in Brisbane. The Three Lions are

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