Aus vs Eng 3rd Test: A Clash of Titans

Discover the latest updates and highlights from the Aus vs Eng 3rd Test. Stay informed on scores, player performances, and match analysis.

The 2025/26 Ashes series has reached a boiling point at the Adelaide Oval, with the third Test moving into a decisive phase. After two days of intense action, the momentum has swung firmly in favor of the hosts, though controversy and individual brilliance have dominated the headlines.

Here is the latest update from the third Test as of the end of Day 2:

Current Match Status: Stumps, Day 2

• Australia (1st Innings): 371 all out
• England (1st Innings): 213/8 (68 overs)
• Trail: England trail by 158 runs with 2 wickets remaining in the first innings.

Day 2 Highlights: Australia’s Tail Wags, England Stumbles

Australia resumed Day 2 at 326/8 and managed to add a crucial 45 runs to their overnight total. The highlight of the morning was Mitchell Starc, who struck a fluent 54 to frustrate the English bowlers.

For England, Jofra Archer was the standout performer, claiming a hard-earned five-wicket haul (5/53), proving his worth as a premier strike bowler in Australian conditions.

Aus vs Eng 3rd Test: England’s Batting Woes

England’s response with the bat was shaky from the start. Under scorching Adelaide heat reaching 39°C, the Australian bowling attack, led by captain Pat Cummins and the returning Nathan Lyon, clinicaly dismantled the top order:

• Pat Cummins dismissed Zak Crawley and Joe Root early, before returning to remove Jamie Smith.
• Nathan Lyon made history, moving past Glenn McGrath to become Australia’s second-highest Test wicket-taker of all time, claiming the wickets of Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope in a single over.
• Ben Stokes remains the lone warrior for England, finishing the day unbeaten on 45*, supported by Jofra Archer (30*) in a resilient 45-run partnership for the 9th wicket.

Aus vs Eng 3rd Test: Key Storylines & Controversy

1. The “Snicko” Controversy: The match has been mired in debate regarding the DRS technology. Alex Carey, who scored a brilliant 106 on Day 1, was earlier given “Not Out” despite a visible spike on Snickometer later being admitted as a “technological error” by the providers. England have reportedly expressed frustration over similar calls on Day 2.
2. Alex Carey’s Emotional Ton: Playing on his home ground and mourning the recent passing of his father, Carey’s 106 remains the defining innings of the match so far.
3. The Heat Factor: Players have faced extreme conditions, with the Adelaide sun testing the endurance of both sides. This has favored the bowlers in short bursts but made long spells difficult for the seamers.

Aus vs Eng 3rd Test: Score Summary

What’s Next?

Australia will look to wrap up the England innings quickly on Day 3 morning and decide whether to enforce the follow-on or bat again to build a massive lead. England’s primary goal is to minimize the first-innings deficit.

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