Australia Defeat England by 82 Runs to Clinch Ashes Series

Overview

Australia clinched the Ashes series after defeating England by 82 runs in the third Test at Adelaide Oval. Chasing a record target, England fell short on day five, giving Australia an unbeatable 3–0 lead with disciplined bowling, sharp fielding and strong match strategy.

Australian players celebrate after sealing the Ashes series at Adelaide Oval.
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Australia Seal Unbeatable 3–0 Lead in Ashes

Australia confirmed their dominance in the Ashes series by defeating England by 82 runs in the third Test match at Adelaide Oval. With this victory, the hosts secured an unassailable 3–0 lead, ending England hopes of a series comeback.

England were set a challenging target of 435 runs to win. Despite some resistance the visitors were bowled out for 352 on the fifth day, falling well short of the required total.

England Chase Falls Short on Final Day

England showed determination during the chase and attempted to stretch the match into a draw. However Australia disciplined bowling attack and sharp fielding ensured that the pressure never eased.

Earlier victories in Perth and Brisbane had already placed Australia in a commanding position. The Adelaide Test followed a similar pattern, where England fought hard but failed to sustain momentum against a well-organized Australian side.

Nathan Lyon Turns the Match in Australia Favor

Late Wickets Crush England Resistance

Nathan Lyon played a decisive role late on day four, removing key batters at a crucial stage. He picked up three important wickets for just 17 runs breaking England middle order resistance and swinging the match firmly in Australia favor.

Zak Crawley, who had recovered from twin ducks in the opening Test with scores of 76 and 44 in Brisbane once again carried England’s hopes. He remained at the crease until the fourth day before being stumped by Lyon ending England last realistic chance.

Concerns Grow Over England Batting Form

Ollie Pope struggles continued in the series, with his average dropping to 20.83. His repeated dismissals in simple situations have raised serious questions about his position in England Test lineup.

Jamie Smith and Will Jacks briefly revived England hopes on the final morning but consistent and accurate Australian bowling quickly shut the door on any possibility of a dramatic escape.

Australian Captain Praises Team Effort

After the match the Australian captain acknowledged the challenge posed by England but praised his team execution.

“It was never easy, but everything started to fall in our favor,” he said.

This win also marked a remarkable achievement for Australia as they secured the series within just 11 days. Their overall planning, fielding standards, and bowling discipline stood out throughout the contest.

Australia Maintain Long Home Dominance Over England

Australia have now gone 15 years without losing a Test match to England on home soil further underlining their dominance in Ashes contests played in Australia.

Although the fourth Test will begin on December 26 in Melbourne, the series result has already been decided with Australia firmly in control.

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