The Australia and England teams are set for the second Ashes Test, which will be a day-night match starting on Thursday. The England cricket team led by Joe Root will look for a comeback after the hosts led by Pat Cummins beat them by nine wickets in the first Test at the Gabba in Brisbane. Australia is leading the five-match Test series 1-0. The Aussies will look to extend their lead by dominating in the upcoming Test  as well.

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This match will be crucial for Joe Root to gain a hold in the high-profile series. If Root & Co lose the match, they will be under immense pressure to save the series. They need to win the series to reclaim the urn.

Pacer Josh Hazelwood is ruled out of the upcoming pink-ball Test as he suffered a side strain during the Gabba Test. He will be replaced by Jhye Richardson. Opening batsman David Warner had his ribs injured during the first Test but he will play the upcoming matches.

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Where will Australia vs England 2nd Ashes Test be played?

Australia vs England 2nd Test match will be played at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, Australia. 

What time will the Australia vs England 2nd Ashes Test begin?

Australia vs England 2nd Test match will begin on Thursday, December 16, 2021, at 9.30 am IST.

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Which TV channel will broadcast the Australia vs England Test match?

The Australia vs England 2nd Test match will be broadcast on Sony Sports Network.

Where to watch live streaming for the Australia vs England 2nd Ashes Test?

Live streaming for the Australia vs England 2nd Ashes Test will be available on Sony Liv.

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Australia vs England 2nd Test probable squads

Australia Probable XI (Confirmed): David Warner, Marcus Harris, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Jhye Richardson.

England Probable XI: Rory Burns, Haseeb Hameed, Dawid Malan, Joe Root (c), Ben Stokes, Ollie Pope, Jos Buttler (wk), Chris Woakes/Stuart Broad, Ollie Robinson, Mark Wood/James Anderson, Jack Leach.