Barmy Army Roars: England Ends 14-Year Wait, Seals Historic MCG Test Win!

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News18•27-12-2025, 13:57
Barmy Army Roars: England Ends 14-Year Wait, Seals Historic MCG Test Win!
- •England defeated Australia by four wickets in the Boxing Day Test at MCG, ending a 14-year drought for a Test win Down Under.
- •The victory marks England's first successful fourth-innings chase in Australia since 1962 and first Test triumph on Aussie soil since 2011.
- •Barmy Army fans celebrated wildly, with songs, flags, and chants, making their presence felt among the 1.86 lakh crowd.
- •England chased 175 runs for victory, with Harry Brook (18*) and Jamie Smith (3*) guiding them home after Australia were dismissed for 132.
- •The win, despite losing the Ashes series, was a significant moment for England, with a video of the celebrations going viral.
Why It Matters: England's Barmy Army celebrates a historic MCG Test win, ending a 14-year wait Down Under.
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