Australia retained the prestigious Ashes urn in dominant fashion with an 82-run victory over England in the third Test at Adelaide Oval on Sunday, giving them an unassailable 3–0 lead in the five-match series and effectively ending England’s hopes of regaining the historic prize.
Chasing a daunting 435 runs for victory on the final day, England fought bravely into the second session but were eventually bowled out for 352, falling short of the target and succumbing to Australia’s superior bowling attack.
Left-arm quick Mitchell Starc played a pivotal role on the fifth day, taking three of the final four wickets to snuff out England’s resistance, while Scott Boland claimed the final dismissal to secure the win.
the march to victory was built on strong contributions throughout the match — including a commanding innings by Travis Head, whose 170 in the third innings laid the platform for the hosts’ eventual triumph. Wicketkeeper Alex Carey was named Player of the Match after scoring a century and a valuable second-innings contribution.
Despite a spirited lower-order partnership between Will Jacks and Jamie Smith earlier on day five, England couldn’t sustain their chase, and Australia’s experience proved decisive.
With this result, Australia have now secured the Ashes with two Tests still to play — a testament to their consistency and dominance throughout the series. England’s touring side, meanwhile, will look to salvage pride in the remaining matches as they reflect on a testing tour Down Under.
Key Points:
- Australia won by 82 runs in Adelaide, clinching the Ashes with a 3–0 series lead.
- England were dismissed for 352 while chasing 435 on the final day.
- Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland finished off England’s innings, with Travis Head and Alex Carey starring for Australia.
