The second Ashes Test match between Australia and England is taking place at the Gabba. As the visiting team posted 334 runs in their first innings, Joe Root achieved a remarkable maiden Test century on Australian soil. In response, Australia required a robust performance from their openers.
The new opening duo of Travis Head and Jake Weatherald delivered just that. They faced early pressure effectively, with Weatherald leading the charge. This strategy paid off, as the pair amassed a total of 77 runs for the opening wicket, breaking a significant record.
Aussie Openers Surpass Rohit-Gill’s Test Record Against England
Head and Weatherald’s partnership of 77 runs is now the highest ever recorded by an opening pair against England in a Day-Night Test match. This surpasses the previous record held by India’s Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, who scored 49 runs in the 2021 Ahmedabad Test.
Other Records Achieved
- This 77-run partnership is also the joint-highest for Australia in Day-Night Test matches.
- Finance, Usman Khawaja and David Warner set an equal record of 77 runs against the West Indies in 2022.
In overall terms, this partnership ranks as the third-highest for any opening pair in Day-Night Tests, following:
| Partnership | Runs | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Azhar Ali & Sami Aslam | 215 | 2016 |
| Usman Khawaja & David Warner | 77 | 2022 |
| Travis Head & Jake Weatherald | 77 | 2025 |
| Dean Elgar & Aiden Markram | 72 | 2017 |
In conclusion, the opening partnership of Head and Weatherald not only contributed significantly to Australia’s innings but also etched their names in the record books by surpassing Rohit and Gill’s Test achievement against England.
