Root’s first century in Australia gives England edge as Starc topples Akram

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Kevin Hand,News AgenciesDecember 4, 2025 at 01:35 PM

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In the second Ashes Test at the Gabba in Brisbane on December 4, 2025, England ended day one with an advantage, scoring 325 for nine against Australia. Joe Root scored his first century in Australia, finishing unbeaten on 135. Zak Crawley contributed a valuable 76, helping to recover from an early collapse after Australia's Mitchell Starc took two quick wickets. Starc finished the day with six wickets, surpassing Wasim Akram as the leading left-arm seamer in Test cricket with 415 dismissals. Jofra Archer added a useful 32 not out, forming an unbroken 61-run partnership for the final wicket. England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and chose to bat first.

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Zak Crawley ×350% England ×350% Ben Stokes ×260% Australia ×260% Mitchell Starc ×370% Joe Root ×480%

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