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Root and Archer boost England with late blitz after Starc’s pink-ball masterclass.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA – DECEMBER 04: Joe Root of England bats during day one of the Second 2025/26 Ashes Series Test Match between Australia and England at The Gabba on December 04, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Archer boost England with late blitz after Starc’s pink-ball masterclass
Ben Stokes’ side eye redemption at the iconic Brisbane stadium after a humiliating first Test loss to Australia inside two days.

Ashes 2025 live score: Root and Archer boost England with late blitz after Starc’s pink-ball masterclass
Ben Stokes’ side eye redemption at the iconic Brisbane stadium after a humiliating first Test loss to Australia inside two days

Joe Root celebrated his first century in Australia to give his side hope in the second Test – as wickets tumbled around him.

Root scored 135* and built steadily through the day-night Test match at the Gabba in Brisbane. He reached the landmark from 180 balls, as England finished on 325-9 thanks to a final wicket flurry from Jofra Archer.

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