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AUS vs ENG Ashes 2nd Test: Australia and England Gear Up for Day 1 Battle

Excitement is in the air as the second Test match of the Ashes series between Australia and England is all set to kick off in Brisbane. With the hosts leading 1-0 after their victory in the first Test, the pressure is on England to bounce back.

Michael Nesser and Jos Inglis are set to replace Nathan Lyon and Usman Khawaja in the Australian lineup for the second Test. England skipper Ben Stokes has won the toss and elected to bat first against Steven Smith's Australia.

Adapting to the day-night conditions and the pink ball at the Gabba is no easy task. Australia has a remarkable record in pink ball Tests, wiing all but one match. England, on the other hand, faces the challenge of breaking their winless streak at the Gabba since 1986.

Australia might be without regular captain Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, providing England with an opportunity to capitalize on their absence. Both teams are gearing up for a high-intensity battle on the field.

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

Australia Playing XI: Jake Weatherald, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith (c), Cameron Green, Josh Inglis, Alex Carey (w), Michael Neser, Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland, Brendan Doggett

Stay tuned for live updates from the AUS vs ENG 2nd Test in Brisbane as both teams battle it out for supremacy in the Ashes series.

The pink ball poses a unique challenge for both teams, with Australia's Mitchell Starc showcasing his skills in previous pink-ball Tests. England will look to turn the tide and put up a strong fight in the day-night encounter.

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