The 2025-26 Ashes Series saw a frenetic beginning in Perth with ball dominating bat on the fast and bouncy pitch and the First Test decided within just two days.
Australian paceman Mitchell Starc was brilliant with the ball taking 10 wickets for the match, while Travis Head was the only batsman from either side to reach triple figures as he blasted Australia to a stunning victory with a sublime second innings knock of 123.
In addition to Australia taking a priceless 1-0 lead against England, the rapid ending in Perth means there’s now a lengthy wait until the next match in the series.
The Second 2025-26 Ashes Test between Australia and England takes place at The Gabba in Brisbane from Thursday December 4 to Monday December 8.
As a Day/Night match the Second Test will be played with a pink ball and each day’s play will begin mid-afternoon. The first ball will be bowled at 2:00 p.m. Local time.
Here’s how that time translates across Australia.
What time does the second Ashes Test start?
| Date | First Ball |
Australian Eastern Standard Time | Thurs, Dec. 4 | 2:00 p.m. |
Australian Eastern Daylight Time | Thurs, Dec. 4 | 3:00 p.m. |
Australian Central Daylight Time | Thurs, Dec. 4 | 2:30 p.m. |
Australian Western Standard Time | Thurs, Dec. 4 | 12:00 p.m. |
The Ashes 2025/26 Schedule
The 2025/26 Ashes Test series is a part of the World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle. Here is the full schedule for the five-match series:
Fixture | Date | Venue | Result |
AUS vs ENG 1st Test | Nov 21-25 | Perth Stadium | Australia won by 8 wickets |
AUS vs ENG 2nd Test (D/N) | Dec 4-8 | The Gabba, Brisbane |
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AUS vs ENG 3rd Test | Dec 17-21 | Adelaide Oval |
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AUS vs ENG 4th Test | Dec 26-30 | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
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AUS vs ENG 5th Test | Jan 4-8 | Sydney Cricket Ground |
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