Summary
England's cricket team is looking for positives as they head into the second Test against Australia at the Gabba, a venue where they have historically struggled. However, recent matches at the Gabba have shown that it's possible to defeat Australia there, and England's bowlers performed well in the first Test despite a loss.
Key Facts
- England's cricket team historically hasn't won at the Gabba in Brisbane for 39 years.
- Australia's strong winning streak at the Gabba was broken by India in 2021.
- Since 2021, visiting teams have won more matches at the Gabba than any other venue in Australia.
- England's pace bowlers might benefit from the Gabba's fast and bouncy pitch.
- In the first Test, England's bowler's performance was statistically better than Australia's, despite losing the match.
- England dismissed Australia for 132 runs in the first innings of the first Test.
- England's performance in the first Test included periods when their bowling was consistently effective.
- With Australia's recent batting struggles, England hopes to improve their chances in the second Test.
