England captain Ben Stokes is cleaned up by Australian pacer Mitchell Starc on Day 3 of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide on Friday, 19 December. Reuters
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England Crushed in Adelaide, Ashes Lost: Whitewash Looms for Stokes' Side

  • England lost the Ashes series 3-0 to Australia after a defeat in Adelaide, facing a potential whitewash.
  • Australia comprehensively outplayed England in batting, bowling, and fielding throughout the series.
  • England's opening partnerships struggled significantly, averaging 15.66 compared to Australia's 46.00.
  • Wicketkeeper Alex Carey outperformed Jamie Smith, both with the bat and behind the stumps.
  • Mitchell Starc has been the standout player, taking 22 wickets at 17.04 and scoring 150 runs.

Why It Matters: Australia dominated England in all aspects, securing the Ashes early and threatening a whitewash.

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