Thu Dec 18 00:10:00 UTC 2025: Summary:

Australia is dominating England in the third Ashes Test match in Adelaide. After posting a first innings total of 371, Australia’s bowlers ripped through England’s batting lineup, leaving them at 127-5. Key wickets fell to Cummins, Lyon and Green. Earlier in the day Australia added 45 runs to their overnight score, with Archer taking the final two wickets. England trail 2-0 in the series and must win this Test to keep the Ashes alive.

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Australia on Top as England Batting Collapses in Adelaide Ashes Test

Adelaide, Australia – England’s hopes of keeping the Ashes alive took a severe blow on day two of the third Test in Adelaide, as Australia seized firm control of the match. After adding 45 runs to their overnight score to reach 371, the Australian bowlers demolished England’s top order.

Pat Cummins struck key blows, removing both Joe Root (19) and Zak Crawley (9). Nathan Lyon made an immediate impact in his first over, dismissing Ollie Pope (3) and Ben Duckett (29). The in-form Harry Brook (45) was the next to fall, edged behind off a delivery from Cameron Green.

England finished the day at 127-5. England trail 2-0 in the five-match series and must win to keep their hopes of winning the Ashes alive.

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