Archive · 27 Dec 2025
England Wins Ashes Test in Melbourne
England won a cricket match against Australia in Melbourne.
This was a big deal because it was their first win in Australia in 15 years.
The match ended quickly, in just two days, which made the organizers lose money.
England's bowlers, especially Josh Tongue, did really well.
The Australian captain, Steve Smith, said that a six hit by Zak Crawley changed the game.
England's aggressive batting style helped them win.
This win was special because it's very hard to beat Australia in Australia.
The series is still 3-1 in Australia's favor.
England won the fourth Ashes Test against Australia by 4 wickets at the MCG.
The match ended in two days, resulting in a financial loss for Cricket Australia due to no play on the third day.
Josh Tongue was named player of the match for his performance of 5-45 and 2-44.
England's aggressive batting, including a crucial six by Zak Crawley, turned the game in their favor.
Despite the win, Australia leads the five-match series 3-1.
- Who
- England cricket team vs. Australia cricket team
- What
- England won the fourth Ashes Test match
- When
- December 27, 2025
- Where
- Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Australia
- Why
- England chased down the target of 175 runs in 32.2 overs with four wickets to spare
- Match
- Fourth Ashes Test, 2025
- Venue
- Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
- Result
- England won by 4 wickets
- Player of the Match
- Josh Tongue (5-45, 2-44)
- Top Scorer for England
- Jacob Bethell (40)
- Series Outcome
- Australia leads 3-1
- Attendance
- Record crowd of 94,199 on day one
- Financial Impact
- Cricket Australia faces potential loss due to short match
Sources
Jasprit Bumrah’s Melbourne magic: How Bumrah conquered the MCG in 2018
Ashes: To get a fifer, get my name on honours board is a very special feeling, says Tongue
One Six Turned Around The MCG Test? Steve Smith Explains The Crazy Ashes Twist
Ashes: Cricket Australia CEO hints at intervening on pitches, says 'short Tests are bad for business'
