Such a record made in the Ashes, which every fan can see only once in his life.

Delhi: The second Test match of the ongoing Ashes series 2025-26 between Australia and England has reached a very exciting situation. Both the teams have a golden opportunity to register victory from here. England scored 334 runs in the first innings with the help of a brilliant century by Joe Root (138*).

Australia has a lead of 177 runs

In reply, Australia scored 511 runs in 117.3 overs and took a solid lead of 177 runs in the first innings. Five batsmen of the team scored half-centuries and gave a strong base to the innings. On the third day, Mitchell Starc troubled the England bowlers a lot by showing excellent performance with the bat.

Unique record for only the third time in Ashes history

Australia also made a unique achievement in the Brisbane Test. This is only the third time in the history of Ashes, when all 11 batsmen were successful in crossing double figures in an innings. Earlier, this record was made by England in Melbourne in 1894 and then in Sydney in 1928. Now after almost 97 years, Australia has repeated this unique feat. For the first time in the history of day-night test, any team has achieved this feat. The interesting thing is that this record has been made three times in different centuries. Statistically, that means fans have seen this record made only once in their lifetime.

Great performance by Australian batsmen

For Australia, Travis Head scored 33 runs in 43 balls. Jake Weatherwald played an innings of 72 runs in 78 balls. Marnus Labuschagne contributed 65 runs, while captain Steve Smith contributed 61 runs. Wicketkeeper Alex Carey played a brilliant inning of 63 runs in 69 balls. Mitchell Starc put the team in a strong position by scoring 77 runs in 141 balls.

When all 11 batsmen reached double figures in an innings in Ashes history

England – Melbourne, 1894

England – Sydney, 1928

Australia – Brisbane, 2025

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