After 31 innings on the second wicket of the Test, England got a hundred partnerships. England captain Joe Root has opted to bat after winning the toss in the Ashes series on Thursday. England's first innings in Brisbane's GABA ground hit the start England opener Alastair Cook was dismissed in the second over by paceman Mitchell Starc. And the second wicket stand consistent with newbie opener Stonman and the Wandan batsmen James Vince pair. The duo added 125 runs in 52 overs. The last century in England's second innings in Tests was 31 innings ago. Alastair Cook and Joe Root put on 185 runs for the second wicket against Pakistan in Manchester last year. Gambhir got himself back in the final part of the day on Thursday. At the end of the 54.1 overs England had a collection of 127/1. But Australia took three wickets for the next 36 runs. Stone Man (53) Vince (83) and Joe Root (15) returned to the outfield.!