286/10 (87.2)
CR : 3.27
371/10 (91.2)
CR : 4.06
Australia won by 82 runs 🏆
Player of the Match
Alex Carey
106(143) & 72(128)
Alex Carey (Player of the Match): "It certainly is a great feeling. We knew what was on the line coming into this match. The boys stayed really present. For the boys to all chip in throughout the series so far, it's been a lot of fun and winning in front of this crowd has been a lot of fun.
Travis again, something special. 4 Test hundreds at the same venue. I know how good he is and he is showing it. To contribute to the win at Adelaide was pretty amazing.
I am lucky to play a lot of Sheffield Shield cricket here, it's a familiar surface. Usman Khawaja played really well at a late notice, such a great player. Patience and trying to get through some good spells of bowling and picking up the boundaries was important on the surface.
Very special moment. Having the immediate family here, just scoring a hundred and to look up at the heavens was very special.
You keep to a really good bowling attack gives you a lot of opportunities. I've been lucky enough to keep up to the stumps. Nathan Lyon was again - fingers crossed he is okay - he was really special. This bowling attack is really really good."
Travis again, something special. 4 Test hundreds at the same venue. I know how good he is and he is showing it. To contribute to the win at Adelaide was pretty amazing.
I am lucky to play a lot of Sheffield Shield cricket here, it's a familiar surface. Usman Khawaja played really well at a late notice, such a great player. Patience and trying to get through some good spells of bowling and picking up the boundaries was important on the surface.
Very special moment. Having the immediate family here, just scoring a hundred and to look up at the heavens was very special.
You keep to a really good bowling attack gives you a lot of opportunities. I've been lucky enough to keep up to the stumps. Nathan Lyon was again - fingers crossed he is okay - he was really special. This bowling attack is really really good."
Wicket-Keepers winning Player Of The Match Awards in the Ashes:
Ian Healy (AUS), Trent Bridge, 1997
Adam Gilchrist (AUS), Edgbaston, 2001
Alex Carey (AUS), Adelaide Oval, 2025*
Ian Healy (AUS), Trent Bridge, 1997
Adam Gilchrist (AUS), Edgbaston, 2001
Alex Carey (AUS), Adelaide Oval, 2025*
Most Player of the Match Awards as Designated Wicket-Keeper in Tests:
7 - Adam Gilchrist (Australia)
4 - Quinton de Kock (South Africa), Andy Flower (Zimbabwe), Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka), Alex Carey (Australia)*
7 - Adam Gilchrist (Australia)
4 - Quinton de Kock (South Africa), Andy Flower (Zimbabwe), Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka), Alex Carey (Australia)*
DID YOU KNOW? Alex Carey is only the second wicketkeeper to score a century and effect seven dismissals in an Ashes Test, after Matt Prior, who achieved the feat at the SCG in 2010/11.
Ben Stokes (England Captain): "Obviously, the dream that we came here with is all over. Everyone is disappointed. We came in with a goal in mind and we are not able to achieve it. It hurts and sucks but we have to go on.
(On the difference between the two sides) The constant execution. Australia were able to execute it constantly with bat and ball. This game is heavily dependent on how you bat and bowl. This week, we did incredibly well to take it into the fourth innings. We almost pulled off a heist when Will and Jamie were batting. But it wasn't to be and we are disappointed.
I think looking back on this game, losing the toss and going in to bowl, keeping Australia to that total was a great effort. We knew we needed to put a big score on the board. But again with the ball, we picked up six for 60 something in the second innings which was a great effort. There were challenges for us. We did well in passages but losing three wickets at the back end of the day yesterday hurt us. Some of the guys lower down the order showed great fight which I'm asking for. It bodes well for the team moving forward.
We all have done that to ourselves rather than individual. We haven't been relentless and ruthless to come here and compete against Australia. We have two more games left. A lot to play for. We aren't going to fall over and let this series pass. We have got so much to play for. We are going to give our everything in the last two games."
(On the difference between the two sides) The constant execution. Australia were able to execute it constantly with bat and ball. This game is heavily dependent on how you bat and bowl. This week, we did incredibly well to take it into the fourth innings. We almost pulled off a heist when Will and Jamie were batting. But it wasn't to be and we are disappointed.
I think looking back on this game, losing the toss and going in to bowl, keeping Australia to that total was a great effort. We knew we needed to put a big score on the board. But again with the ball, we picked up six for 60 something in the second innings which was a great effort. There were challenges for us. We did well in passages but losing three wickets at the back end of the day yesterday hurt us. Some of the guys lower down the order showed great fight which I'm asking for. It bodes well for the team moving forward.
We all have done that to ourselves rather than individual. We haven't been relentless and ruthless to come here and compete against Australia. We have two more games left. A lot to play for. We aren't going to fall over and let this series pass. We have got so much to play for. We are going to give our everything in the last two games."
Pat Cummins (Australia Captain): "It's pretty awesome. Amazing series. Waiting for a long time. We got it done. Fair bit of patience initially and then the last 2 months of grind to make a comeback.
You can't really rush things here in Australia. You will it to happen but it doesn't happen that way. It's a old fashioned grind.
First of all you need more than just 11 players. Even in 3 Tests we have used 14 or 15 players. It's always focusing on what we really do as bowlers. Most of the time we are focused on what we do in different situations.
Nothing ever really happens perfectly. There's always something that shows up. Even I missed the first couple of games, Smith stepped up. Head opened the innings, Khawaja in this match and then Lyon hurting his hammy had to go off.
Smith will be having a fight for a spot next week. 20 wickets are important for us. Marnus manufactured a few for us in the field. Alex Carey is such a brilliant player to play Test cricket. To have 2 home ground heroes for us is awesome.
We will see how I'll pull up in the next day or two and we'll make a decision whether I play in Melbourne or not."
You can't really rush things here in Australia. You will it to happen but it doesn't happen that way. It's a old fashioned grind.
First of all you need more than just 11 players. Even in 3 Tests we have used 14 or 15 players. It's always focusing on what we really do as bowlers. Most of the time we are focused on what we do in different situations.
Nothing ever really happens perfectly. There's always something that shows up. Even I missed the first couple of games, Smith stepped up. Head opened the innings, Khawaja in this match and then Lyon hurting his hammy had to go off.
Smith will be having a fight for a spot next week. 20 wickets are important for us. Marnus manufactured a few for us in the field. Alex Carey is such a brilliant player to play Test cricket. To have 2 home ground heroes for us is awesome.
We will see how I'll pull up in the next day or two and we'll make a decision whether I play in Melbourne or not."
DID YOU KNOW: There have now been 12 instances where a team has sealed a five-match Ashes series by taking a 3–0 lead after the third Test.
Australia have achieved this 11 times, including in each of the last four Ashes played in Australia: 2013–14, 2017–18, 2021–22, and 2025–26.
England have managed it only once, back in 1928–29, also in Australia.
Australia have achieved this 11 times, including in each of the last four Ashes played in Australia: 2013–14, 2017–18, 2021–22, and 2025–26.
England have managed it only once, back in 1928–29, also in Australia.
Fewest deliveries bowled in the first three Tests of an Ashes series after a team went 3–0 up:
3,991 – Australia in England, 2001 (Australia won the series 4–1)
4,719 – England in Australia, 2025 (Australia currently lead 3–0)*
4,751 – Australia in England, 1921 (Australia won the series 3–0)
5,115 – England in Australia, 2021–22 (Australia won the series 4–0)
5,184 – England in Australia, 1950–51 (Australia won the series 4–1)
3,991 – Australia in England, 2001 (Australia won the series 4–1)
4,719 – England in Australia, 2025 (Australia currently lead 3–0)*
4,751 – Australia in England, 1921 (Australia won the series 3–0)
5,115 – England in Australia, 2021–22 (Australia won the series 4–0)
5,184 – England in Australia, 1950–51 (Australia won the series 4–1)
Least Days Taken To Win The Ashes:
8 Days, Won by Australia, 1921
11 Days, Won by Australia, 2001
11 Days, Won by Australia, 2002-03
11 Days, Won by Australia, 2025-26*
8 Days, Won by Australia, 1921
11 Days, Won by Australia, 2001
11 Days, Won by Australia, 2002-03
11 Days, Won by Australia, 2025-26*
It takes Australia 11 days to retain the Ashes on home turf. They have been ruthless so far and have taken an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series. England, meanwhile, will have to get back to the drawing board quickly. It is a quick turnaround as the Boxing Day Test starts at the MCG on December 26. Do join us for that. Also, keep joining us for more cricketing action all around the globe.
It was pleasure bringing you all the updates from this Adelaide Test match. It's time for us to take your leave. This is Akshay Bhide, signing off, on behalf of my co-commentator Ninaad Dixit, scorer Bishal Mandal and stats guy Aman. Until next time, cheers and good bye.
It was pleasure bringing you all the updates from this Adelaide Test match. It's time for us to take your leave. This is Akshay Bhide, signing off, on behalf of my co-commentator Ninaad Dixit, scorer Bishal Mandal and stats guy Aman. Until next time, cheers and good bye.