England wins the historic Ashes Test at the MCG, securing their first Test victory in Australia since 2011 and ending the threat of a series whitewash.
On Boxing Day 2025, England won the fourth Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) by an impressive four wickets. This ended their lengthy wait for a Test triumph in Australia.
Since January 2011, this was their first Test victory in Australia. It ended an 18-Test winless streak Down Under and kept the series from being a whitewash.
Quick Two-Day Test—A Rare Result in Ashes History.
The Test match ended in just two days of play because the pitch was good for bowlers and 36 wickets fell in less than two full days. This was a very unusual and controversial match.
Fans and analysts alike were both interested and critical of how quickly the match ended.
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Important Performances and Match Highlights.
It took England 32.2 overs to chase down a target of 175 runs. Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, and Jacob Bethell all had outstanding innings, with Bethell scoring 40 runs throughout the chase.
Josh Tongue stepped out on the bowling side with a brilliant effort that helped knock Australia out twice and win Player of the Match.
Pitch Controversy—Critics Slam MCG Surface.
Players, broadcasters, and officials all said negative things about the MCG pitch, with some calling it a “disgrace to the game” because it gave bowlers too much of an advantage and made it difficult.
The surface had a significant financial impact on Cricket Australia, as the early completion meant fewer days of ticketed play and increased refund expenses.
The captain praised the team’s strength and resilience.
After the triumph, England captain Ben Stokes praised his team’s attitude, saying that they were strong and able to adjust even after losing earlier in the series and having a tough build-up.
After more than ten years, players and spectators alike celebrated the end of the famed Ashes drought in Australia.
The Ashes Series: Australia is still in the lead.
England won their first Test match of the Ashes 2025–26 series, although Australia still leads 3–1 with one Test left in Sydney.
But the win boosts England’s spirits and adds to their record of success in Test cricket away from home.
Historic Note: A rare two-day test.
The Boxing Day Test is one of the rarer events in cricket history because it is the longest two-day Test match in Australia.
Only a few Tests have ever concluded in less than two full days of play, making this edition of the Ashes crucial.
What does this signify for the series, and what can be anticipated in the future?
This win stops England from losing all of their matches and makes the last Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) more intriguing.
Fans are now waiting to see whether England can keep their momentum or whether Australia can prove their superiority in the final.
Here is a concise summary of the key details surrounding the Ashes 2025 Boxing Day Test.
At the MCG, England triumphed by four wickets.
- It was England’s first Test win in Australia since 2011, ending a 15-year drought.
- It was rare for the Ashes to end in two days.
- Josh Tongue was the best bowler, and important hitters played essential roles.
- The shorter play received significant criticism for its pitch, resulting in substantial financial losses.
- The last Test is still to come, although Australia is still up in the series 3–1. (Sky Sports)