Australia v England as it happened - Ball-by-ball commentary of Ashes second Test at the Gabba as Ben Stokes' men go 2-0 down

Re-live ball-by-ball commentary from the second Test of the 2025/26 NRMA Insurance men’s Ashes series as England headed to the Gabba in Brisbane, live on TNT Sports and discovery+. England were looking to bounce back after a demoralising defeat in the first Test, but failed to do so, going 2-0 down in the series. Joe Root did, however, make his first Test century in Australia.

England v Australia Ashes highlights: Stokes' troops fall 2-0 behind in series

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The Gabba was the venue for the hotly anticipated second Test of the NRMA Insurance men’s Ashes series, live on TNT Sports and discovery+.
England endured an awful start to their pursuit of a first Ashes victory down under in 15 years, with Australia needing just two days to wrap up the win in Perth.
The pace of play was quick in Brisbane, with Joe Root making his first Test ton in Australia as England made 334.
In reply, Australia posted over 500 and then ransacked the tourists' batting line-up as they coasted to an eight-wicket win.
You can view the series schedule with match summaries and links to detailed statistics below...
Or follow live ball-by-ball commentary of the second Test below...
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Watch every ball of the Ashes live on TNT Sports and discovery+
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