Australia opener Jake Weatherald slammed his first career Test half-century against England as the hosts reached 130/1 at Tea on Day 2 of the pink-ball second Test at The Gabba. England managed to take one wicket, dismissing powerful Australia opener Travis Head for 33. Head was initially dropped on 3 by wicket-keeper Jamie Smith.

Earlier, England were bowled out for 334 in their first innings. Joe Root top-scored for the visitors with 138, slamming his first ton on Australian soil. Zak Crawley (76) and No. 11 batter Jofra Archer (38) made significant contributions. For Australia, pacer Mitchell Starc was the pick of the bowlers yet again, scalping six wickets.