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England vs Australia 2025 3rd Test Full Commentary
Result · Dec 17 2025, Wed - 05:00 AM (IST)
AUSTRALIA371, 349
ENGLAND286, 352
Australia won by 82 runs
CRR:3.42
Player Of The Match
AUSTRALIA ENGLAND
OUT! L.B.W. Jofra Archer to Nathan Lyon. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, hit pad. A brilliant performance, using the second new ball to dismantle Australia's tail. His pace and bounce were decisive. A crucial counterpunch that lifted Australia past 350. Those late runs are often underestimated, but they can make the difference in tight contests. Now the spotlight shifts. With the sun out and conditions easing, their top order has a golden chance to set the tone. But Australia's pace attack Cummins, Starc, and Boland will be relentless with the new ball. Stay tuned for the live-action.
Jofra Archer to Nathan Lyon. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, back to bowler for no runs.
Josh Tongue to Scott Boland. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to cover for no runs, fielded by Jacks.
Josh Tongue to Scott Boland. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to point for no runs, fielded by Jacks.
Josh Tongue to Scott Boland. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Smith.
Josh Tongue to Nathan Lyon. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Crawley.
Josh Tongue to Nathan Lyon. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Carse.
Josh Tongue to Nathan Lyon. Seaming in length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, inside edge to square leg for no runs, fielded by Pope.
Jofra Archer to Scott Boland. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Stokes.
Jofra Archer to Nathan Lyon. Length ball, off stump on the front foot glancing, hit pad to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Crawley.
Jofra Archer to Nathan Lyon. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Jacks.
Jofra Archer to Nathan Lyon. Back of a length, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Smith.
FOUR! Jofra Archer to Nathan Lyon. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed past deep backward point for 4 runs. These are absolutely crucial runs for the Aussies.
Jofra Archer to Nathan Lyon. Length ball, off stump on the front foot pushing, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Stokes.
Brydon Carse to Scott Boland. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, thick edge to backward point for no runs, fielded by Crawley.
Brydon Carse to Scott Boland. Seaming in back of a length, wide outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Smith.
Brydon Carse to Scott Boland. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Root.
Brydon Carse to Nathan Lyon. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Jacks.
Brydon Carse to Nathan Lyon. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Tongue.
Brydon Carse to Nathan Lyon. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Crawley.
FOUR! Jofra Archer to Scott Boland. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed past deep backward point for 4 runs.
Jofra Archer to Scott Boland. Length ball, off stump on the back foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs.
Jofra Archer to Scott Boland. Length ball, off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Stokes.
Jofra Archer to Scott Boland. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, missed for no runs, fielded by Smith.
FOUR! Jofra Archer to Scott Boland. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, top edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.
Jofra Archer to Scott Boland. Back of a length, off stump on the back foot working, mis-timed to backward square leg for no runs, fielded by Crawley.
Brydon Carse to Scott Boland. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, thick edge to backward point for 1 run, fielded by Crawley.
FOUR! Brydon Carse to Scott Boland. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.
Brydon Carse to Nathan Lyon. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Duckett.
Brydon Carse to Scott Boland. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Tongue.
OUT! Caught. Scott Boland to Jofra Archer. In-swinging half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, outside edge to first slip, caught by Labuschagne. A gripping match continues! England's innings had a nice fightback, with Archer's maiden fifty, but Australia's timely use of the second new ball has ensured a significant lead of 85. Australia will have a cushion to bat with freedom and pile on pressure if England can't take early breakthroughs. Join us for the live-action shortly.
Scott Boland to Jofra Archer. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs.
Mitchell Starc to Josh Tongue. In-swinging half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to deep point for 2 runs, fielded by Weatherald.
Mitchell Starc to Josh Tongue. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.
Mitchell Starc to Jofra Archer. In-swinging half volley, middle stump deep in crease flick, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Boland.
Mitchell Starc to Jofra Archer. Length ball, off stump on the back foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Carey.
Mitchell Starc to Jofra Archer. Out-swinging length ball, middle stump down the track Slog, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to third man for no runs, fielded by Khawaja.
FOUR! Mitchell Starc to Jofra Archer. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot glancing, hit pad past fine leg for 4 runs.
Pat Cummins to Josh Tongue. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.
Pat Cummins to Josh Tongue. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, well timed in the air under control to deep backward square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Starc.
Pat Cummins to Josh Tongue. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.
Pat Cummins to Josh Tongue. In-swinging back of a length, wide outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Carey.
Pat Cummins to Josh Tongue. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by Head.
Pat Cummins to Josh Tongue. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Head.
Mitchell Starc to Jofra Archer. Out-swinging length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.
Mitchell Starc to Josh Tongue. In-swinging half volley, to leg on the front foot flick, in the air under control to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Lyon.
Mitchell Starc to Josh Tongue. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot defending, thick edge to gully for no runs, fielded by Green.
APPEAL! Mitchell Starc to Josh Tongue. In-swinging half volley, middle stump on the front foot working, hit pad to second slip for no runs, fielded by Labuschagne, appeal made for L.B.W. Starc is holding the nerves.
Mitchell Starc to Josh Tongue. In-swinging half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, inside edge for no runs, fielded by Carey.
OUT! Bowled. Mitchell Starc to Ben Stokes. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed. Ben Stokes is not happy with what he has done.
Pat Cummins to Jofra Archer. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Carey.
Pat Cummins to Ben Stokes. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, thick edge to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Weatherald.
Pat Cummins to Ben Stokes. Seaming away length ball, wide outside off stump down the track Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Carey.
Pat Cummins to Ben Stokes. Seaming away length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.
Pat Cummins to Jofra Archer. Out-swinging length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Starc.
Pat Cummins to Jofra Archer. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump down the track pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Inglis.
Mitchell Starc to Jofra Archer. In-swinging half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to short mid wicket for 1 run, shy attempt by Boland.
Mitchell Starc to Jofra Archer. Seaming away length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.
Mitchell Starc to Jofra Archer. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.
Mitchell Starc to Ben Stokes. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to point for 1 run, fielded by Green.
OUT! Caught & Bowled. Jofra Archer to Scott Boland. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Fended, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to silly mid off, caught by Archer. Jofra Archer takes an absolute stunner to finish things off and bring the innings to a close. Australia have set England a stiff target of 435, built around a magnificent 170 from Travis Head, a truly dominant innings, with excellent support from Alex Carey, who chipped in with a vital 72. Josh Tongue was the pick of the England bowlers, claiming four wickets in a wholehearted effort. A challenging chase awaits. Join us shortly for the start of England's reply.
Jofra Archer to Scott Boland. Seaming away back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Smith.
Jofra Archer to Scott Boland. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Stokes.
Jofra Archer to Scott Boland. Short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Smith.
Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot working, hit body for no runs, fielded by Smith.
FOUR! Brydon Carse to Mitchell Starc. Length ball, to leg on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.
Brydon Carse to Scott Boland. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, thick edge to backward point for 1 run, fielded by Jacks.
Brydon Carse to Scott Boland. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Smith.
OUT! L.B.W. Brydon Carse to Nathan Lyon. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, hit pad. Plumb in front, that's as straight as it gets!
OUT! Caught. Brydon Carse to Pat Cummins. Out-swinging half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, outside edge to first slip, caught by Brook. Edge carries, Brook sharp as ever.
Jofra Archer to Pat Cummins. Seaming in back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Crawley.
Jofra Archer to Pat Cummins. Seaming in back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Smith.
Jofra Archer to Pat Cummins. Back of a length, outside off stump swayed away Fended, missed for no runs, fielded by Smith.
Jofra Archer to Pat Cummins. Seaming in back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Smith.
Jofra Archer to Mitchell Starc. Length ball, to leg on the front foot flick, mis-timed to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Duckett.
Jofra Archer to Pat Cummins. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, hit pad to backward point for 1 run, fielded by Brook.
Brydon Carse to Pat Cummins. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Stokes.
Brydon Carse to Pat Cummins. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Jacks.
Brydon Carse to Pat Cummins. Out-swinging length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Smith.
Brydon Carse to Pat Cummins. Seaming away back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Smith.
Brydon Carse to Pat Cummins. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, run save by Jacks.
Brydon Carse to Pat Cummins. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, missed for no runs, fielded by Smith.
Jofra Archer to Mitchell Starc. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot flick, inside edge to point for no runs, fielded by Jacks.
Jofra Archer to Mitchell Starc. Seaming away length ball, down leg side on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Carse.
Jofra Archer to Pat Cummins. In-swinging half volley, down leg side on the front foot flick, hit pad to point for 1 run, fielded by Duckett.
Jofra Archer to Mitchell Starc. Seaming away length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, hit pad to gully for 1 run, fielded by Brook.
APPEAL! Jofra Archer to Mitchell Starc. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot glancing, hit body for no runs, fielded by Smith, appeal made for Caught. England burns another review.
NEW BALL. Jofra Archer to Pat Cummins. Back of a length, off stump on the back foot working, inside edge to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Tongue.
Josh Tongue to Mitchell Starc. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Carse.
OUT! Caught. Josh Tongue to Josh Inglis. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, outside edge, caught by Smith. Tongue does the damage again, number four in a fiery burst!
OUT! Caught. Scott Boland to Josh Tongue. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, outside edge to second slip, caught by Labuschagne. Once again, it's Labuschagne with the safe hands! Australia have secured a 82-run victory to go 3-0 up in the series and more importantly, retain the Ashes. Mitchell Starc led the charge today with three wickets, while Scott Boland chipped in with one. England fought valiantly until the very end, with Jamie Smith and Will Jacks giving their side some hope, but it was Starc who turned the game and swung momentum decisively in Australia's favour. Unlucky for Brydon Carse, who contributed a handy unbeaten 39. Alex Carey lit up the game with a couple of brilliant knocks and flawless wicketkeeping, earning him Player of the Match!
Scott Boland to Josh Tongue. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.
Scott Boland to Brydon Carse. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Cummins.
Scott Boland to Brydon Carse. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to cover for no runs, fielded by Inglis.
Scott Boland to Brydon Carse. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly mid off for no runs.
Mitchell Starc to Brydon Carse. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Inglis.
Mitchell Starc to Brydon Carse. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.
Mitchell Starc to Josh Tongue. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run.
OUT! Caught. Mitchell Starc to Jofra Archer. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward point, caught by Weatherald. Archer slices it, and itâs safely held by Weatherald. Just one more wicket needed for Australia.
Mitchell Starc to Jofra Archer. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.
Mitchell Starc to Jofra Archer. In-swinging length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Carey.
Scott Boland to Brydon Carse. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.
APPEAL! Scott Boland to Jofra Archer. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump down the track working, hit pad to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Weatherald, appeal made for L.B.W. Just a solitary appeal from Boland there.
Scott Boland to Jofra Archer. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.
Scott Boland to Jofra Archer. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge to gully for no runs, dropped catch by Carey, fielded by Green.
Scott Boland to Brydon Carse. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to point for 1 run, fielded by Inglis.
Scott Boland to Brydon Carse. Seaming in length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, inside edge to backward square leg for no runs, fielded by Weatherald.
Mitchell Starc to Jofra Archer. Seaming in back of a length, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Carey.
Mitchell Starc to Brydon Carse. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, mis-timed to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Carey.
Mitchell Starc to Brydon Carse. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to mid on for no runs, mis-fielded by Starc, fielded by Head.
Mitchell Starc to Jofra Archer. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Weatherald.
Mitchell Starc to Brydon Carse. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot Steer, thick edge to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Weatherald.
Mitchell Starc to Brydon Carse. Seaming away length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.
Scott Boland to Brydon Carse. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Fended, thick edge to backward point for 1 run, fielded by Inglis.
FOUR! Scott Boland to Brydon Carse. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Steer, outside edge past third man for 4 runs, dropped catch by Green.
Scott Boland to Brydon Carse. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, mis-timed to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Cummins.
Scott Boland to Jofra Archer. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to backward point for 1 run, fielded by Inglis.
Scott Boland to Jofra Archer. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Carey.
Scott Boland to Jofra Archer. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, Gloved to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Inglis.
Mitchell Starc to Brydon Carse. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge to first slip for no runs, run save by Labuschagne.