Australian players celebrate after England's Ben Stokes, right, was dismissed during play on day four of the third Ashes Test (Picture credit: AP)
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News1820-12-2025, 16:58

Australia Nears Ashes Victory; England Fights for Survival in Adelaide Test

  • Australia is just four wickets away from retaining the Ashes, needing 228 runs from England to save the series.
  • England ended Day 4 at 207-6, losing key batsmen Zak Crawley (85), Joe Root (39), Harry Brook (30), and Ben Stokes (5) in the final session.
  • Nathan Lyon and Pat Cummins were instrumental, inflicting significant damage on England's batting lineup.
  • Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey had an impressive day, stumping Crawley and scoring a century in the first innings.
  • England faces a daunting task, needing to chase a record 435; no team has ever chased more than 316 at Adelaide Oval.

Why It Matters: Australia is on the brink of Ashes retention, while England faces an uphill battle to avoid series defeat.

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