England soon find themselves preparing for a heavyweight day-night Test encounter. This rivalry, possibly the second force majeure of the Ashes dramatic, will be settled on the picturesque Gabba in Brisbane. The tie is set to take place in late December 2025. It’s set to be a blockbuster edition of the famed cricketing calendar, with both teams determined to go one up in an iconic rivalry.
The three lionesses England as trained hard as ever. They are training for the particular challenges that a day-night Test match presents. Playing with a pink ball under artificial lights adds an exhilarating new dimension to the game. Whether it’s Washington or the new players on the other side, everybody is rapidly recalibrating their strategies to accommodate.
Listen to our short special podcast, recorded on 3rd December 2025 with exclusive content that will prepare you in style for the big Test. Hosted by Eleanor Oldroyd, the podcast boasts a roster of the best, including co-hosts from the BBC’s Jonathan Agnew and Corbin Middlemas from Australia’s ABC. In this episode we take you through all the factors for the upcoming match, with consideration to player fitness and tactical points as England go up against Australia.
The return of skipper Pat Cummins, captain of the Aussie 11, would be huge in determining the result of this big match. Cummins has been sidelined due to injury but his potential return has created a buzz among fans and analysts alike. Given the strength on display by both teams, his leadership and bowling acumen will be considered vital intangibles to the Australian side’s efforts at the Gabba.
As with all the podcasts, this episode will drop soon after being recorded. For 29 days, cricket fans have exclusive access to in-depth breakdowns and expert insight leading up to the game. Fans can look forward to expert analysis on player fitness, culture within the squad and the Gabba’s historical numbers.
Each group is putting the finishing touches on their preparations. The excitement isn’t hard to find as we get set for an epic showdown in the Ashes series! With England looking to establish dominance early on and Australia possibly buoyed by Cummins’ return, the day-night Test at the Gabba is poised to be a highlight of the cricketing year.
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