In reply of Australia’s 334 runs in the first innings during the second day-night Test of the Ashes 2025/26 at the Gabba in Brisbane, Australia went off to a flying start with the bat, thanks to the 77-run opening partnership in 13 overs between Jake Weatherald and Travis Head, both of whom went hard against the new ball bowling of the visiting side.

Jofra Archer found the outside edge of Travis Head a bit earlier before his actual dismissal, when the southpaw was squared up while his feet were in the air. But unfortunately, the wicket-keeper, Jamie Smith, was not able to reflect the bounce of the surface and grab the catch as Head got an early life.

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However, on the first ball of the 14th over, Brydon Carse stormed back in style as he pitched the ball up towards the batter. Head looked to flick the ball with full power, but his bat twisted in his hands as he ended up getting it off the cue and towards the mid-on fielder. Gus Atkinson grabbed a fine catch to send the batter back for 33 runs.

Watch: Brydon Carse sends back Travis Head for 33 during 2nd D/N Ashes 2025/26

Head was incredibly disappointed with the shot because it was not a great delivery, and it was on his pads and could have been smashed anywhere in the field. But the moment he mishit it, he didn’t even bother to wait for the catch to take place, as the ball seemed away a little to get the top of his blade.

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Marnus Labuschagne, who is the leading run-getter in the day-night Tests with 958 runs in 15 innings at an average of 63.87 with the help of four half-centuries and one century at the best score of 163, started well for his six runs in the first 15 balls.

Earlier, Joe Root’s unbeaten knock of 138 runs, along with opening batter Zak Crawley’s 76 runs in 93 balls at a strike rate of 81.72 with the help of 11 boundaries, and Archer’s 38 runs, propelled the England side to 334 runs in the first innings.

The opening day of the Ashes 2025-26 was full of action, as the pacers dominated on the pitch. Australian stand-in captain Steven Smith also failed on the first day as the English pacer Brydon Carse dismissed him. 

After England were bundled out for only 172 runs in the first Test of the series at Perth, the hosts Australia got a similar test, as the Aussie batters have struggled to score runs. 

Watch: Brydon Carse dismisses Usman Khawaja on 2 during 1st Ashes 2025/26 Test in Perth

Steven Smith batted at no.3

Stand-in skipper Steven Smith came to bat at number three, as the debutant opener Jake Weatherald was dismissed for a duck on the second ball of the innings. Due to spending much time out of the field during England’s rapid bundle out first innings, experienced opener Usman Khawaja had to wait more than 10 minutes before coming to bat. As Weatherald was dismissed early in the innings, Khawaja was still unable to bat, so Smith had to come to bat early.  

Australia took 28 balls to open the account, while already losing a wicket, as the account opened with a single from Steven Smith. The hosts started the third session of the opening day at 15/1, but both Labuschagne and Smith lost their wickets cheaply. 

Brydon Carse dismissed Steven Smith

After Jofra Archer took his second wicket of the match by dismissing Labuschagne for nine runs, the stand-in captain Steven Smith lost his wicket for 17 runs off 49 balls with two fours as Brydon Carse won that battle. 

It was the tight line, as the delivery got an extra bounce to surprise Smith. That delivery found a top edge to carry on the slip, and Harry Brook took a good catch at the second slip. It was a big wicket for England, as Australia were struggling at 30/3.  

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When England were bundled out for 172 runs during the first innings of the opening Ashes 2025/26 Test at the Optus Stadium in Perth, they aimed to pick at least four wickets by the end of the day’s play. They were successful in picking that number of wickets in a quick succession at both ends of the tea break. Australia’s batters had no answer to the pacers of the visitors. 

Usman Khawaja, the regular opening batter for the home side, didn’t open the batting as he was out of the ground due to an internal injury towards the back of the England innings when the team got bundled out quickly, and Khawaja didn’t spend much time in the field, which pushed his batting order.

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Khawaja arrived at the crease at number four. On two runs off five balls, the left-handed batter was bounced out by Brydon Carse’s short ball as he couldn’t keep the bat down and was flying on the turf with the wicket-keeper, Jamie Smith, grabbing an easy catch to send the batter back in the dressing room.

Watch: Brydon Carse bounces out Usman Khawaja during Ashes 2025/26 Test in Perth

Jofra Archer breathed fire in his opening spell, where he set the debutant opening batter, Jake Weatherald, with a short ball before putting a thunder-crashing yorker to trap the batter before the stumps. Marnus Labuschagne fought hard for his nine runs in 41 balls, opening the batting before he chopped the short ball into the stumps.

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Steve Smith was bowled out against Carse as he got an outside edge into the hands of Harry Brook at the slip region. Australia suddenly lost four wickets for less than 50 runs and started to experience the same nightmare from the BGT 2024/25 against India last year.

Earlier in the morning, Mitchell Starc’s special bowling performance of 7/58 blew away the visitors for 172 in the first innings as Brook celebrated a fine fifty after Pope missed out on the milestone by just four runs.

England’s fast bowling group is excited to play in Australian conditions. Jofra Archer is in a “happy place" and full of confidence, while Mark Wood is “full of energy." Brydon Carse, one of the six pace bowlers in the touring squad fighting for a place in the XI for the first Test in Perth on Friday, shared his thoughts. The other bowlers are Gus Atkinson, Matthew Potts, and Josh Tongue.

“Look, it’s exciting," South African-born Carse said after England’s only warm-up match against the England Lions ended on Saturday. “We have a group of six bowlers who are ready for any plan we choose, and we are enjoying these conditions."

“I think we have a group of six bowlers who, no matter what plan we choose, will enjoy these conditions." He added.

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Archer Confident; Wood Full of Energy

England has not yet decided whether to use a full pace attack at Perth Stadium, known for its fast and bouncy pitch, or include a spinner. In the three-day warm-up match, specialist spinner Shoaib Bashir played for the Lions, while part-time spinner Joe Root bowled 14.5 overs to reduce the load on the main fast bowlers.

Jofra Archer, who has dealt with four years of fitness problems, is likely to be picked after finishing the warm-up without any issues. Mark Wood, who felt some hamstring stiffness on day one, has been cleared and has no major injury.

Carse said Archer is confident before the series and is feeling good both physically and mentally. He praised Archer’s X-factor, which he has shown around the world, making his place in the lineup very exciting.

“He’s really confident going into the series. I think he’s in a happy place with his body and his cricket," Carse said about Archer.

“It’s great to have him fully fit and with the group. He has that X-factor, and he has shown it worldwide. It’s very exciting to have him in our bowling lineup."

Carse also said that Mark Wood is “full of energy" and ready to go after being cleared of any serious issue.

Heated chats and physical altercations have already been a part and parcel of the third Test between England and India at Lord’s. It started from Shubman Gill and the entire Indian side going after Zak Crawley late on the third evening when the opening batter delayed batting the one over. Then it carried forward to Mohammed Siraj and Ben Duckett getting into shoulder charging on the fourth morning.

Towards the end of the fourth day of the fixture, the England players went after the visiting captain. On the other hand, when Akash Deep came as the nightwatchman, they kept shouting at the bowler. Later, on the fifth day, it was between Brydon Carse and Ravindra Jadeja, while the latter charged into the bowler while running between the wickets.

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It was the last ball of the 35th over of the fourth innings. Jadeja just drove Carse through the square and started to run for the single. The southpaw was keeping an eye on the ball while Carse was also doing the same. And the accident happened eventually. Jadeja brushed into Carse, who was about to catch the all-rounder on his neck.

Watch: Ravindra Jadeja collided with Brydon Carse during ENG vs IND 3rd Test at Lord's

Even after the umpires called for lunch, the words kept on being exchanged between the two players. The Saurashtra all-rounder, rightly, pointed out that he was always keeping an eye on the ball while the bowler was on his way. Ben Stokes, the England captain, came between them to stop the matter and calm things down.

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The umpires also had a word. It wasn’t a happy morning for India. They lost Rishabh Pant early in the day with a beautiful nip-backer that crashed into the stumps. KL Rahul also couldn’t read the in-swinging delivery and was hit on the pads as he was trying to keep the bat before the pad.

Washington Sundar, who manifested an Indian win just after the lunch break, went back to the hut after a brutal return catch by Jofra Archer off his bowling. Nitish Reddy and Jadeja put up a good fight for a long time, but it didn’t last long as the right-handed batter got an outside edge on the stroke of lunch.

India captain Shubman Gill produced a masterclass in grit and timing on Day 1 of the 2nd Test against England at Edgbaston, remaining unbeaten on 114 as India posted 310 for 5 at stumps. It was Gill’s seventh Test century and his second in as many matches, once again coming at a time when India desperately needed composure and control in the middle. Batting at number four, Gill weathered the storm with patience, crafting his knock off 216 deliveries, including 12 boundaries.

One of the more intense moments of the day arrived when there was a quick face-off with England fast bowler Brydon Carse, who attempted to distract Gill by faking a no-ball signal in his run-up before the 34th over. Unfazed, Gill moved away from his stance, leaving Carse visibly frustrated. But nothing could disrupt his flow. His confidence reached a high point when he knocked Joe Root for a boundary to reach his hundred, seeing yet another memorable milestone in his Test career.

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Meanwhile, provided strong support at the other end. After KL Rahul was out for 2 early, Jaiswal showed remarkable discipline as he mixed caution with flair. He added a very important partnership with Gill of 66 after which he evaded England’s probing lines but capitalized on loose balls. His composed innings of 87 anchored India’s top order until he was dismissed by Ben Stokes, just 13 runs short of a deserved century.

Gill-Jadeja Partnership Stabilizes Innings After Collapse

Following a double blow in the middle session—losing Rishabh Pant and Nitish Kumar Reddy in quick succession—Gill ensured India did not unravel. He stitched an unbeaten 99-run stand with Ravindra Jadeja, who also looked solid on a pitch offering little assistance to bowlers.

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With England applying consistent pressure and trying unconventional tactics, Gill held firm. His hundred, completed with a boundary behind square, stood out not just for its runs but for its resilience. Alongside Jaiswal’s fighting 87, Gill’s innings became the highlight of a day where India battled both conditions and opposition to finish strongly.

Day 4 of the 1st Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy between England and India at Headingley, Leeds, on June 23, 2025, witnessed yet another shift in momentum as India established a dominating position only to see their last six wickets fall for a mere 31 runs. After coming back at 90/2, India scored 364 in the second innings, leaving England with a target of 371. KL Rahul (137) and Rishabh Pant (118) were the stars with an excellent 195-run stand. But England's fast bowlers, spearheaded by Josh Tongue and Brydon Carse, ensured India couldn't capitalize fully. At stumps, England were 21/0 at the close of play on their way to 350 more runs for the win on the last day with all wickets in hand. Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj bowled without luck in the short session.

India 2nd Innings: Bowled Out for 364

India began Day 4 with KL Rahul and Shubman Gill at the crease. Though Gill departed early, chopping one onto his stumps off Carse for just 8, Rahul and Rishabh Pant counterattacked with discipline and flair. Rahul's 137 (247 balls, 18 fours) was a lesson in patience and timing, and Pant's 118 (140 balls, 15 fours, 3 sixes) was packed with aggressive strokeplay. They drove India's lead beyond 300 and put the game in their favor. However, once Pant fell to Shoaib Bashir just before tea, the collapse began. Karun Nair (20) couldn’t last long, and India went from 333/4 to 364 all out. Josh Tongue wrecked the tail with 3 wickets in four balls in one over, including Siraj and Bumrah. Jadeja was left stranded at 25*, and the innings succumbed soon, giving England a target of 371.

England 2nd Innings: 21/0, Need 350 Runs

Confronted with the tough task of 371 on Day 5 pitch, England openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett began cautiously. Crawley struck a couple of crisp boundaries to move to 12*, while Duckett remained solid on 9*. The pair batted through the six overs before stumps without much trouble, as Bumrah, Siraj, and Jadeja couldn't find the breakthrough. With 350 more runs needed and 10 wickets in hand, all four results are on the table heading into the final day.

ENG vs IND, 1st Test Day 4: Key Moments

• Rahul-Pant Dominate: KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant’s 195-run partnership gave India the platform they needed. Rahul is now the only Indian opener with three Test hundreds in England, while Pant is the first Indian wicketkeeper to score two Test tons in a Test match in England.
• England's Fiery Fightback: Josh Tongue’s triple strike in a single over broke India’s momentum. Brydon Carse added his three wickets, including the all-important Rahul.
• Steady English Start: England’s openers saw off the new ball safely and caused no immediate damage heading into day five, keeping the game alive with a target of 371.

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ENG vs IND, 1st Test Day 4: Match Scorecard

India 2nd Innings – 364/10 (96 Overs)

England 2nd Innings – 21/0 (6 Overs)

England fast bowler Brydon Carse says India will still be a tough side to beat in the upcoming five-match Test series, even though big names like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have retired. Speaking in Leeds before the first Test at Headingley on June 20, Carse admitted that their absence is a big blow but believes India’s young players are more than ready to step up.

“Virat and Sharma have been world-class batters for many years. Of course, it’s a big loss for India,” Carse said. “But they’ve got a lot of talent coming through. I’m sure they’ll still put out a very strong team. We’re ready for the challenge.”

India, now captained by Shubman Gill, are going through a change, but Carse warned that their inexperience doesn’t make them any less dangerous. He also spoke about how England’s bowlers plan to attack the new-look Indian batting line-up. “No matter how good a batter is, the early part of the innings is always tricky. We’ll stick to our plans and try to get them out early,” he said.

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With senior bowlers like James Anderson retired and both Jofra Archer and Mark Wood out injured, Carse is expected to play a bigger role. He missed the Champions Trophy due to injury but is now fully fit and eager to make an impact even if it means taking the new ball.

“If I’m asked to take the new ball, I’d love to. It’s a big opportunity,” he said. “We’ve got a huge few months coming up first India, then the Ashes. These are the kind of games every cricketer dreams of playing.” Carse has already picked up 27 wickets in five away Tests and is now looking forward to playing his first Test at home and making it count against one of the best teams in the world.

Sunrisers Hyderabad fast bowler Brydon Carse has been ruled out of IPL 2025 due to a toe injury. This same injury had already forced him to miss England’s Champions Trophy campaign.

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To replace Carse, Sunrisers Hyderabad have signed South African all-rounder Wiaan Mulder. Mulder, who has played for South Africa in all three formats, was brought in for ₹75 lakh (about $86,000).

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The IPL 2025 season is set to begin on March 22 and will run until May 25. Sunrisers Hyderabad will hope that Mulder can step up and make an impact in Carse’s absence.

Fast bowler all-rounder Brydon Carse has been ruled out due to a toe injury and replaced by Rehan Ahmed. He had been struggling with an injury on his left foot, which got worse during England’s loss against Australia on February 22. Carse tried to push through the pain but had a tough time, giving away 69 runs in seven overs. His struggles raised concerns about his fitness and he has been ruled out in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.  

He missed training on February 24, and after medical tests, doctors confirmed he couldn’t continue in this tournament. The injury first troubled him in England’s recent series in India, where he had to miss the last two ODIs due to stitches on his toe. Unfortunately, the problem didn’t heal in time, forcing him out of the Champions Trophy 2025.

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Brydon Carse’s replacement for the Champions Trophy 2025

With Brydon Carse ruled out, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has confirmed that young leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed will replace him in the squad after getting approval from the ICC Tournament.  

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“The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 has approved Rehan Ahmed as a replacement for Brydon Carse in the England squad. Ahmed, who has played six ODIs, was named as a replacement after Carse was ruled out due to a toe injury. A player replacement requires the committee’s approval before the player can officially join the squad,”. 

At just 19 years old, Rehan Ahmed will strengthen England’s spin attack, which previously depended only on Adil Rashid. He has already shown his skills in ODIs, taking 10 wickets at an average of 23.3. He also made history in 2022 by becoming England’s youngest male Test debutant and impressed with a five-wicket haul against Pakistan.