Archive · 16 Dec 2025
Australia Names Team for Adelaide Ashes Test
England and Australia are playing the third Ashes Test match in Adelaide.
England made one change to their team, bringing in Josh Tongue instead of Gus Atkinson.
They hope to win or draw to keep the series alive, as they are currently losing 2-0.
Australia has recalled Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon, and they have decided to stick with Travis Head and Jake Weatherald as openers.
Usman Khawaja, who was left out, could still have a chance to play in the future.
Nathan Lyon is close to breaking a record for the most wickets in Test cricket.
The match is important because it could decide who wins the Ashes series.
England replaced Gus Atkinson with Josh Tongue for the Adelaide Test to keep the Ashes series alive.
Australia recalled Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon, opting to stick with Travis Head and Jake Weatherald as openers.
England is trailing 2-0 in the series after losing the first two Tests.
Nathan Lyon needs two more wickets to surpass Glenn McGrath's record of 563 Test wickets.
Australia faces a selection dilemma regarding Usman Khawaja's future in the team.
- Who
- England and Australia cricket teams
- What
- Third Ashes Test match
- When
- Wednesday, December 25, 2024
- Where
- Adelaide Oval, Australia
- Why
- To decide the outcome of the Ashes series, with England needing a win or draw to stay in contention
England's Strategy
Australia's Strategy
Team Selection
England's Strategy
England replaced Gus Atkinson with Josh Tongue, relying on pacers and Will Jacks for spin.
Australia's Strategy
Australia recalled Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon, opting to stick with Travis Head and Jake Weatherald as openers.
- Match Date
- Wednesday, December 25, 2024
- Series Status
- Australia leads 2-0
- England's Change
- Josh Tongue replaces Gus Atkinson
- Australia's Changes
- Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon return, Usman Khawaja left out
- Venue
- Adelaide Oval
- Key Player
- Nathan Lyon (needs 2 wickets to surpass McGrath's tally)
- Series Significance
- Win or draw needed by England to keep series alive
Sources
Ashes: Lyon has ‘nothing to prove to anyone’ as he aims to bounce back after Gabba omission
Ashes 2025-26: England make one change to playing XI for Adelaide Test in bid to keep series alive
Ashes 2025: Lyon says he has ‘nothing to prove’ ahead of likely return at Adelaide
Ashes: Khawaja Left Out As Australia's Cummins, Lyon Back For 3rd Test
Cummins, Lyon back, Khawaja overlooked for 3rd Ashes Test
Ashes: Cummins, Lyon return to playing XI for Adelaide Test as Australia make two changes
Ashes: Behind Pat Cummins’ comeback, an ‘aggressive rehab’
