Ashes 2025 live score: Root and Archer to take attack to Aussies when England resume on day two

Second Test, Gabba in Brisbane: 4-8 December (4am GMT)

Third Test, Adelaide Oval in Adelaide: 17-21 December (12am)

Fourth Test, MCG in Melbourne: 26-30 December (11.30pm, 25 December)

Fifth Test, SCG in Sydney: 4-8 January (11.30pm, 3 January)

England looked in real trouble at the start of day one at the Gabba after Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope were dismissed for ducks to leave the tourists on 5-2.

It was the worst possible start following their two-day defeat at Perth but Root held the innings together with a sublime 135* and will resume his innings this morning.

Welcome to The Independent’s coverage of the second Ashes Test match after a thrilling first day in Brisbane leaves England in a decent position.

Day two will kick off at 4am GMT but we’ll have all the news and updates beforehand so stick with us.