Archive · 27 Dec 2025
England Wins Historic MCG Test
England won a big cricket match against Australia at the MCG.
It was a very important game, and England hadn't won in Australia for a long time.
The match was finished in just two days because the pitch was very hard for the batters.
England's bowlers did really well, and their batters also played bravely to win the game.
The team was very happy because they had been losing a lot of matches in Australia.
The captain, Ben Stokes, said it was a special win for everyone on the team.
They will now play the next match in Sydney.
England secured a four-wicket win over Australia in the Boxing Day Test at the MCG.
The match was completed in two days due to a fast-paced, bowler-friendly pitch.
Joe Root praised the team's resilience and character after the victory.
Ben Stokes highlighted the team's effort and the support they receive from fans.
England's bowlers, including Josh Tongue and Brydon Carse, played crucial roles in both innings.
- Who
- England cricket team
- What
- Won the Boxing Day Test against Australia
- When
- December 26, 2025
- Where
- Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
- Why
- Due to a resilient batting performance and strong bowling efforts
- Venue
- Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
- Result
- England won by 4 wickets
- Target
- 175 runs
- Series Status
- Australia have already won the Ashes 2025-26
- Key Players
- Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Harry Brook, Jamie Smith, Josh Tongue, Brydon Carse
- Attendance
- 94,199
- Match Duration
- Two days
- Next Match
- Fifth and final Test in Sydney
Sources
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