Australia vs England: Australia retained the Ashes after beating England by 82 runs in the Adelaide Test on Sunday, December 21, to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the 2025–26 series.
England, led by Ben Stokes, were outplayed once again as the hosts dominated the contest and sealed the series with two matches still to be played. The defeat confirmed England’s Ashes loss, with Australia continuing their strong run at home.
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England were bowled out for 352 on the fifth day of the Australia vs England Test while chasing 435. Jamie Smith scored 60 and Will Jacks made 47, but both were dismissed by Mitchell Starc. Marnus Labuschagne took key catches at slip, including the final wicket of Josh Tongue off Scott Boland.
Australia’s win came despite setbacks. Nathan Lyon suffered a hamstring injury on the final morning and took no further part in the match. Pat Cummins returned after missing the first two Tests and finished with three wickets in the second innings. Starc was decisive late, while Boland closed out the match.
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The result extended England’s winless run in Australia to 18 Tests and confirmed their fourth straight Ashes tour loss down under after the first three matches. England have now gone 14 years without winning an Ashes series in Australia.
Australia dominated the series despite injuries and absences, including Josh Hazlewood being ruled out of the tour and Steve Smith missing the Adelaide Test. The fourth Test begins in Melbourne, with England needing a draw or win to avoid a 5–0 whitewash.
FAQs
Q. Who won the third Australia vs England Ashes Test at Adelaide?
A. Australia won the third Australia vs England Ashes Test by 82 runs.
Q. How did England perform in the final innings?
A. England were bowled out for 352 in the final innings.
Q. Did Nathan Lyon play on Day 5?
A. No. Nathan Lyon left the field with a hamstring injury and did not bowl again.
Q. What does England need to do to avoid a whitewash?
A. England must avoid defeat in Melbourne or Sydney to stop a 5–0 series loss.
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