Archive · 26 Dec 2025
England Stuns Australia on Day 1
Australia and England are playing the fourth Ashes Test on Boxing Day at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Australia has already won the series 3-0, but England is trying hard to avoid a whitewash.
Steve Smith is leading Australia, and Ben Stokes is leading England.
Australia's top batsmen got out quickly, and England's bowlers, especially Josh Tongue, did very well.
Australia scored only 152 runs in their first innings.
England started batting but also had a tough time and lost many wickets early.
The match is very exciting, and everyone is watching to see how England will perform in their innings.
Australia was bowled out for 152 in their first innings, with Michael Neser top-scoring with 35.
England's Josh Tongue took five wickets, becoming the first English bowler in the 21st century to achieve a five-wicket haul at the MCG.
Australia's top order collapsed, with Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne falling cheaply.
England's batsmen struggled initially, slipping to 91 for 9 in their reply.
Pat Cummins will miss the fourth Test due to workload management, focusing on the T20 World Cup.
- Who
- Australia and England
- What
- Fourth Ashes Test
- When
- December 26-30, 2025
- Where
- Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
- Why
- To conclude the Ashes series and for England to avoid a whitewash
Australia
England
Series Outcome
Australia
Australia has already won the series 3-0 and is playing to maintain momentum.
England
England is playing to salvage pride and avoid a whitewash.
Batting Performance
Australia
Australia's top order collapsed, with only lower-order bats providing resistance.
England
England's bowlers exploited the conditions effectively, dismissing Australia for 152.
Bowling Strategy
Australia
Australia opted for a pace-heavy attack despite the absence of spinner Nathan Lyon.
England
England utilized their seamers effectively, with Josh Tongue standing out with a five-wicket haul.
- Series
- Ashes 2025-26
- Series Result
- Australia won 3-0
- Captain
- Steve Smith (Australia), Ben Stokes (England)
- Venue
- Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
- Match Dates
- December 26-30, 2025
- Live Telecast in India
- Star Sports Network
- Live Streaming in India
- Jio Hotstar app and website
- Injured Players
- Nathan Lyon (Australia), Jofra Archer (England)
- Top Scorers (Australia)
- Michael Neser (35), Usman Khawaja (29)
- Top Bowlers (England)
- Josh Tongue (5/45), Gus Atkinson (2/25)
Sources
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