Australia v England, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, 3rd Test, The Ashes, 2025

The Ashes 3rd Test: Australia v England at Adelaide, December 16, 2025
Australia
AUS
371/10 (91.2) & 349/10 (84.4)
England
ENG
286/10 (87.2) & 352/10 (102.5)
Finished
AUS won by 82 runs
BATSMENRB4S6SSR
Josh Tongue130033.33
Brydon Carse39644160.94
BOWLERSOMRWECON
Scott Boland17.553511.96
Mitchell Starc1736233.65
Current Partnership: 3 run (1.2 ov) | Last Wicket: Josh Tongue 1 (3) | Fall of Wicket: 352/10 (102.5 ov)
CRR: 3.42 | Last Ten Overs: 35/3 3.50
Recent: W·1··1·1W···1··1··

Commentary

w
102.5
Josh Tongue c M Labuschagne b SM Boland 1 (3) Scott Boland to Josh Tongue, no run, c M Labuschagne b SM Boland, Caught out !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Josh Tongue hangs in the crease and takes a big risk by attempting defensive shot towards slip, edged!! and flies straight to Marnus Labuschagne, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Josh Tongue.
0
102.4
Scott Boland to Josh Tongue, no run, Dot Ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, and Josh Tongue hangs on and tries to hit defensive shot, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
1
102.3
Scott Boland to Brydon Carse, 1 run, Brydon Carse hangs in the crease to take inswinger of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
0
102.2
Scott Boland to Brydon Carse, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Brydon Carse hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
0
102.1
Scott Boland to Brydon Carse, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Brydon Carse hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
End of over 102 (2 runs)
Brydon Carse 38 (61)
Josh Tongue 1 (1)
England 351/9
Mitchell Starc 17-3-62-3
Scott Boland 17-5-34-0
1
101.6
Mitchell Starc to Brydon Carse, 1 run, Brydon Carse hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep point for 1 run.
0
101.5
Mitchell Starc to Brydon Carse, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Brydon Carse hangs in the crease and strives to hit cut, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
1
101.4
Mitchell Starc to Josh Tongue, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Josh Tongue hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
w
101.3
Jofra Archer c J Weatherald b M Starc 3 (14) Mitchell Starc to Jofra Archer, no run, c J Weatherald b M Starc, Caught out !! bouncer, back of length, on the off stump, Jofra Archer goes forward, takes a big risk by attempting cut towards deep point, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Jake Weatherald, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Jofra Archer.
0
101.2
Mitchell Starc to Jofra Archer, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, and Jofra Archer hangs on and tries to hit cut, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
0
101.1
Mitchell Starc to Jofra Archer, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Jofra Archer hangs in the crease to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
End of over 101 (2 runs)
Brydon Carse 37 (59)
Jofra Archer 3 (11)
England 349/8
Scott Boland 17-5-34-0
Mitchell Starc 16-3-60-2
0
100.6
Scott Boland to Brydon Carse, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Brydon Carse hangs in the crease and strives to hit defensive shot, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
1lb
100.5
Scott Boland to Jofra Archer, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Jofra Archer hangs in the crease, aims to slam push, but deflect off the pads, and batter steals a leg bye for 1 run.
0
100.4
Scott Boland to Jofra Archer, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, tried defensive shot but fails to get bat on it.
0
100.3
Scott Boland to Jofra Archer, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Jofra Archer hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot with soft hands, but the fielder is quick to react and thwarts the ball. Dropped catch
1
100.2
Scott Boland to Brydon Carse, 1 run, Brydon Carse goes forward and plays a well-timed defensive shot off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at point for 1 run.
0
100.1
Scott Boland to Brydon Carse, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Brydon Carse goes back, tucks push toward the fielder at square leg, who halts the ball.
End of over 100 (3 runs)
Jofra Archer 3 (8)
Brydon Carse 36 (56)
England 347/8
Mitchell Starc 16-3-60-2
Scott Boland 16-5-33-0
0
99.6
Mitchell Starc to Jofra Archer, no run, Dot ball !! bouncer, short length, on the stumps, Jofra Archer goes forward to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.
1
99.5
Mitchell Starc to Brydon Carse, 1 run, Brydon Carse hangs in the crease to take inswinger of short length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
0
99.4
Mitchell Starc to Brydon Carse, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the mid on.
1
99.3
Mitchell Starc to Jofra Archer, 1 run, Jofra Archer hangs in the crease to take inswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 1 run.
1
99.2
Mitchell Starc to Brydon Carse, 1 run, Brydon Carse hangs in the crease to take inswinger of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards slip for 1 run.
0
99.1
Mitchell Starc to Brydon Carse, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Brydon Carse hangs in the crease to the delivery, letting it go to the keeper without offering a shot.
End of over 99 (6 runs)
Brydon Carse 34 (52)
Jofra Archer 2 (6)
England 344/8
Scott Boland 16-5-33-0
Mitchell Starc 15-3-57-2
1
98.6
Scott Boland to Brydon Carse, 1 run, An accurately pitched inswinger on the off stump, Brydon Carse hangs in the crease to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards point for 1 run.
4
98.5
Scott Boland to Brydon Carse, Four, Four !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Brydon Carse hangs in the crease, plays cut, gets an edge!, in the air to third man. Ball finds the ropes for four. Dropped catch
0
98.4
Scott Boland to Brydon Carse, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the stumps, Brydon Carse hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
1
98.3
Scott Boland to Jofra Archer, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Jofra Archer hangs in the crease to make a confident push, sending the ball towards deep point for 1 run.