Archive · 25 Nov 2025
Gabba Pitch Could Be As Deadly As Perth
Some cricket experts are saying that the pitch in Brisbane for the second Ashes Test might be as tough as the one in Perth.
They think the game could finish quickly, just like the first match.
In a recent practice game, Queensland won easily because the other team kept losing wickets quickly.
One player, Xavier Bartlett, said that the pink ball used for night games can make the game go up and down quickly.
He thinks if the Test pitch is like the practice one, it will be a good pitch for cricket, but teams will need to play well to win.
Experts warn the Gabba pitch in Brisbane could be as tough as Perth's for the second Ashes Test.
A recent Shield game at the Gabba lasted only three days with wickets falling in clumps.
Queensland won the Shield game by bowling out Victoria for 143 in the second innings.
Xavier Bartlett noted the pink ball used under lights can cause significant ebbs and flows in the game.
The second Ashes Test is scheduled to start on December 4 in Brisbane.
- Who
- Shield bowlers, pundits, and former cricketers
- What
- Warning about the potential for a similar outcome to the first Ashes Test in Perth
- When
- Second Ashes Test starting on December 4
- Where
- Brisbane, Australia (Gabba)
- Why
- Recent Shield game at the venue lasted only three days with wickets falling in clumps
- Location
- Brisbane, Australia
- Event
- Second Ashes Test
- Start Date
- December 4
- Recent Shield Game Duration
- Three days
- Victoria's Second Innings Score
- 143
- Queensland's Chase Target
- 32 runs
- Xavier Bartlett's Wickets
- 5 wickets