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AUS vs ENG, 5th TEST, WTC 2025-27 live
AUS 567(133.5)
161-5(31.2)
Australia won by 5 wickets 🏆
384(97.3)
ENG
(88.2)342-10
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P'ship : 40(49)
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One of the biggest Test series in world cricket has come to an end, and it proved to be a blockbuster spectacle for the fans. A depleted Australian side, a confident England unit, and yet more “what ifs” for the tourists once again. Pat Cummins was unavailable for the first two Tests, Josh Hazlewood missed the entire five-match series, and yet the hosts retained the urn within just 11 days of cricket by winning the first three Tests.
The action began at Optus Stadium in Perth on a lively surface. A century from Travis Head, along with a 10-wicket haul for Mitchell Starc, gave Australia an early lead in the series.
The second Test was a day-night affair at the Gabba. While the batters did get runs, no Australian reached three figures, yet the hosts piled on over 500 in the first innings. Australia then chased down a modest 65-run target in just 10 overs to go 2-0 up in the series.
Pat Cummins returned for the third Test in Adelaide, and Australia were dominant once again. A 106-run stand between Jofra Archer and Ben Stokes in the first innings could not save the visitors, who went down by 82 runs as England’s hopes of taking the Ashes home faded within just 11 days of cricket.
The Melbourne Cricket Ground produced a surface that was later rated “unsatisfactory,” where England struck gold by winning the toss and going on to win the match. The SCG, however, offered a better wicket, with the contest going down to the final day. After late drama in the penultimate session of the tour, Australia once again emerged on top.
For now, this is all we have for you from England’s tour Down Under. This is Ajay Pal Singh signing off on behalf of my colleagues AkshayaKrishna Polya, Pritam Dey, Bishal Mandal and Aman. Goodbye!
The action began at Optus Stadium in Perth on a lively surface. A century from Travis Head, along with a 10-wicket haul for Mitchell Starc, gave Australia an early lead in the series.
The second Test was a day-night affair at the Gabba. While the batters did get runs, no Australian reached three figures, yet the hosts piled on over 500 in the first innings. Australia then chased down a modest 65-run target in just 10 overs to go 2-0 up in the series.
Pat Cummins returned for the third Test in Adelaide, and Australia were dominant once again. A 106-run stand between Jofra Archer and Ben Stokes in the first innings could not save the visitors, who went down by 82 runs as England’s hopes of taking the Ashes home faded within just 11 days of cricket.
The Melbourne Cricket Ground produced a surface that was later rated “unsatisfactory,” where England struck gold by winning the toss and going on to win the match. The SCG, however, offered a better wicket, with the contest going down to the final day. After late drama in the penultimate session of the tour, Australia once again emerged on top.
For now, this is all we have for you from England’s tour Down Under. This is Ajay Pal Singh signing off on behalf of my colleagues AkshayaKrishna Polya, Pritam Dey, Bishal Mandal and Aman. Goodbye!
Best Run-Rates in Successful 150-Plus Run Chases in Ashes:
7.23 – Australia, Perth, 2025 (T- 205)
5.50 – England, Melbourne, 2025 (T- 175)
5.38 – Australia, Trent Bridge, 2001 (T- 158)
5.13 – Australia, Sydney, 2026 (T- 160) [This Innings]*
5.11 – Australia, Adelaide Oval, 2006-07 (T- 168)
7.23 – Australia, Perth, 2025 (T- 205)
5.50 – England, Melbourne, 2025 (T- 175)
5.38 – Australia, Trent Bridge, 2001 (T- 158)
5.13 – Australia, Sydney, 2026 (T- 160) [This Innings]*
5.11 – Australia, Adelaide Oval, 2006-07 (T- 168)
Best Win Percentages for Australian Captains in Ashes (Minimum 10 Tests As Captain)
80% in 10 Matches - Steve Smith (8 won, 1 lost, 1 drawn)
80% in 10 Matches - Warwick Armstrong (8 won, 2 drawn)
73.33% in 15 Matches - Mike Brearley (11 won, 1 lost, 3 drawn)
80% in 10 Matches - Steve Smith (8 won, 1 lost, 1 drawn)
80% in 10 Matches - Warwick Armstrong (8 won, 2 drawn)
73.33% in 15 Matches - Mike Brearley (11 won, 1 lost, 3 drawn)
Steven Smith as Captain in the Ashes:
Matches: 10
Won: 8
Lost: 1
Drawn: 1
Matches: 10
Won: 8
Lost: 1
Drawn: 1
Fewest Maiden Overs in a Two-Team Test Series (Minimum 4 Matches):
155 - Australia vs England, Australia, 2025-26*
188 - Australia vs West Indies, Australia, 1975-76
193 - India vs England, India, 2023-24
155 - Australia vs England, Australia, 2025-26*
188 - Australia vs West Indies, Australia, 1975-76
193 - India vs England, India, 2023-24
Players Involved in the Most Test Match Defeats:
77 – Shivnarine Chanderpaul (West Indies)
68 – James Anderson (England)
64* – Joe Root (England)
63 – Brian Lara (West Indies / ICC)
63 – Mushfiqur Rahim (Bangladesh)
77 – Shivnarine Chanderpaul (West Indies)
68 – James Anderson (England)
64* – Joe Root (England)
63 – Brian Lara (West Indies / ICC)
63 – Mushfiqur Rahim (Bangladesh)
Highest Match Aggregate in The Ashes Match in This Century:
1454, Sydney, 2026 (This Match)*
1403, Sydney, 2003
1397, Manchester, 2005
1454, Sydney, 2026 (This Match)*
1403, Sydney, 2003
1397, Manchester, 2005
Most Runs as a Wicket-Keeper for Australia at Home in The Ashes Series:
493 - Brad Haddin, 2013-14
360 - Brad Haddin, 2010-11
333 - Adam Gilchrist, 2002-03
323 - Alex Carey, 2025-26*
313 - Rod Marsh, 1974-75
493 - Brad Haddin, 2013-14
360 - Brad Haddin, 2010-11
333 - Adam Gilchrist, 2002-03
323 - Alex Carey, 2025-26*
313 - Rod Marsh, 1974-75
Ashes Series Results in Australia (Since 2000):
Series Played: 7
Australia Won: 6*
England Won: 1
Series Played: 7
Australia Won: 6*
England Won: 1
Australia vs England in The Ashes:
Matches: 350
Australia Won: 146
England Won: 111
Drawn: 93
Matches: 350
Australia Won: 146
England Won: 111
Drawn: 93
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