Australia faces England in the decisive third Test of the Ashes 2025-26 series, with the hosts holding a commanding 2-0 lead after dominant wins in Perth and Brisbane. This day-night encounter at Adelaide Oval kicks off on December 17, 2025, at 10:30 AM local time (5:00 PM IST), running through December 21.
Adelaide Oval’s pitch promises true pace, bounce, and carry, favoring top-order strokeplay early but offering seam and spin assistance later, especially under lights—historically balanced with Australia winning 19 of 33 Tests here. Day 1 brings scorching heat around 37°C with hazy sun, no rain, light winds at 15 km/h, and a real feel of 38°C that could test bowlers’ stamina while aiding a high-scoring start if batting first.
A win here lets Australia clinch the Ashes at home for the first time since 2017-18, extending their World Test Championship dominance at 100% after five straight victories, while England slump to seventh with back-to-back thrashings exposing batting frailties. England desperately need a miracle to keep the urn alive, but Australia’s clinical momentum—chasing down targets with ease—puts immense pressure on Ben Stokes’ aggressive setup after averaging under 30 outside Joe Root.
Head-to-Head
Australia leads the all-time Test record 154-112 across 363 matches, with 97 draws, including a strong 19-9 edge at Adelaide. Last five meetings: Australia won by 8 wickets (Gabba), Australia won by 8 wickets (Perth), England by 49 runs, draw, England by 3 wickets—highlighting Australia’s recent surge.
AUS vs ENG Match Details
- Match: AUS vs ENG 3rd Test Match
- Teams: England vs Australia
- Date: 17 December 2025
- Time: 10:30 AM local time (5:00 PM IST
- Venue: Adelaide Oval
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Multiple platforms are offering live coverage of this historic encounter to ensure you don’t miss a moment of the action.
- Star Sports Live: Star Sports will broadcast the match for fans in several regions, providing expert commentary and in-depth analysis.
- Sky Sports OPn Sports Live: OPn Sports will offer live streaming of the match for cricket enthusiasts in England. Australia, Afghanistan, and nearby regions.
- Live Streaming Platforms: The match will also be available on major streaming platforms like Hotstar, allowing viewers to catch the action online.
The Test match between England vs Australia will be broadcast live on Ban Tech in Afghanistan and on Star Sports Network in India. In addition to this, the match can also be seen on the Hotstar and Willow TV apps.
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Playing XI:
Australia Playing: Travis Head, Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith (c), Cameron Green, Beau Webster, Alex Carey (wk), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Brendan Doggett, Scott Boland
England Playing XI: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Will Jacks, Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer
Australia’s batting depth shines through Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne, with Steve Smith anchoring amid Usman Khawaja’s absence, while their pace trio of Cummins, Starc, and Boland has dismantled England twice already. Nathan Lyon’s return bolsters spin options on a wearing track, but No.7 Josh Inglis faces scrutiny for consistency. Fresh off eight-wicket romps, their 100% WTC form screams ruthlessness.
England’s top order crumbles without Root’s grit, averaging below 30, though Stokes and Brook offer counterpunch threat; their seam attack with Archer and Tongue brings raw pace but lacks control shown in prior losses. Sticking with the top seven despite woes signals Bazball defiance, yet no specialist spinner risks Lyon dominance later. Momentum lags after 0-2 deficit.