Australia have taken control of the third Test. (AP Photo)
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News1818-12-2025, 14:10

Australia Dominates England in Adelaide, Nears Ashes Retention After Batting Collapse

  • Australia put England on the brink of a third Test defeat, nearing Ashes retention after a dominant performance in Adelaide.
  • England finished Day 2 at 213/8, trailing Australia by 158 runs, with Ben Stokes (45*) showing resilience amidst a batting collapse.
  • Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon spearheaded Australia's attack; Lyon took two quick wickets and passed Glenn McGrath's Test wicket tally.
  • England suffered a rapid collapse, losing three wickets for five runs, a recurring issue in their Ashes campaign.
  • Controversial Snicko technology decisions impacted both teams, drawing criticism from Cricket Australia boss Todd Greenberg.

Why It Matters: Australia's dominant bowling performance puts them on the verge of retaining the Ashes in Adelaide.

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