Archive · 28 Dec 2025
England Wins Ashes Test in Two Days
England won a big cricket match against Australia in Melbourne.
This was their first win in Australia in 15 years.
The match finished very quickly, in just two days, which is unusual.
Both teams had trouble batting because the pitch was very difficult.
England's captain, Ben Stokes, and Australia's captain, Steve Smith, said they didn't like how fast the match ended.
Many wickets fell in a short time, which made the game exciting but also a bit unfair for the batters.
England's players like Harry Brook and Jamie Smith helped their team win by scoring runs.
Some people who watch cricket said the pitch was not good because it was too hard for the batters and too easy for the bowlers.
This might cost the people who organize the match a lot of money because they have to give refunds to fans who bought tickets for the extra days of the match.
England secured their first Test victory on Australian soil in 15 years with a four-wicket win against Australia.
The match concluded within two days, with 36 wickets falling in total.
England chased down a target of 175 runs to win the fourth Ashes Test.
Both captains, Ben Stokes and Steve Smith, criticized the MCG pitch for being too difficult for batters.
No spinner bowled an over in the match, marking a first in Australian Test cricket history.
- Who
- England and Australia cricket teams
- What
- England won the fourth Ashes Test against Australia
- When
- December 26-27, 2025
- Where
- Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Australia
- Why
- England chased down a target of 175 runs to win by 4 wickets
Critics of the Pitch
England's Victory
Pitch Quality
Critics of the Pitch
The MCG pitch was too difficult for batters, making the match end in just two days. Critics argue this is not good for the game, as Test cricket should ideally last five days.
England's Victory
England successfully chased down the target of 175 runs to win the match, marking their first Test victory on Australian soil in 15 years.
- Match Result
- England won by 4 wickets
- Match Duration
- Completed in 2 days
- Total Wickets
- 36 wickets fell in 2 days
- England's Target
- 175 runs
- Australia's Score
- 132 runs
- England's Score
- 110 runs in first innings
- Venue
- Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
- Attendance
- 92,045
- Grass on Pitch
- 10mm
- Series Standings
- Australia leads 3-1
Sources
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Ashes captains unimpressed with Melbourne's wicket ways
Ben Stokes slams bowler-friendly MCG pitch after 20 wickets tumble on Boxing Day test day 1
Pretty special feeling, says England captain Stokes after MCG Test win
'England Played Really Well': Steve Smith Heaps Praise On Ben Stokes & Co. After MCG Defeat
Ashes 2025: Steve Smith Registers Historic Landmark In Tests, Leapfrogs Allan Border To Join Elite List
Steve Smith Creates History, Tops Allan Border on Elite List Despite Low Scores; Only Behind Don Bradman
2-day Test! MCG curator in 'state of shock' over pitch
Ben Stokes slams MCG pitch after Ashes Test ends in just two days - Telegraph India
Verdict unanimous: Pitch a shocker as MCG Test ends in two days - Telegraph India
2-Day Test! Cricket Australia Braces For Aus $10m Loss
The pitch had too much grass on it and failed the standard expected for a five-day Test: Geoffrey Boycott
'No Good For The Game': Disappointed MCG Curator Turns The Spotlight Towards Unspoken Problems Amid Growing Criticism Of The Melbourne Pitch
Boxing Day Pitch Fiasco: MCG Curator In 'State Of Shock' At Two-day Test Finish
Ashes: ‘Shocked’ MCG curator disappointed with Boxing Day Test result, vows to never…
MCG curator in ‘state of shock’ after Ashes Test ends in two days
MCG Curator Breaks Silence On Controversial Pitch: 'I Was In A State Of...'
