England face a must-win challenge as they take on Australia in the third Test at the Adelaide Oval on Wednesday, with their hopes of keeping the 2025–26 Ashes series alive hanging in the balance.
Australia, meanwhile, will be aware that another win would hand them an unassailable 3–0 lead, sealing the retention of the Ashes with two matches still left in the series.
Read The Betting Professionals’ expert analysis for the 3rd Test of Ashes 2025 between Australia vs England, including top cricket betting sites and predictions.
Australia vs England (AUS vs ENG) Match Details, 3rd Test - Ashes 2025
Series | Ashes 2025 |
Series Match No | 3rd Test |
Format | Test |
Match Start Date | 17th December 2025 |
Match Time | `10:00 AM (Local)/05:00 AM IST |
Venue | Adelaide Oval |
Australia vs England (AUS vs ENG) Match Preview, 3rd Test Match - Ashes 2025
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Australia made only one change to their squad, but it was a significant one. Captain Pat Cummins returns and is set to play his first competitive match since the final Test against the West Indies in June. Cummins and Nathan Lyon were named in the XI for the third Test on Tuesday, with Brendan Doggett and Michael Neser making way.
Usman Khawaja was retained in the squad after recovering from the back spasms that ruled him out in Brisbane, but he could not reclaim a spot in the XI following the strong opening partnership of Travis Head and Jake Weatherald in Brisbane and the second innings in Perth. Despite holding a 2–0 series lead, Australia faced several tough selection calls, with the selectors spending long hours finalising their decisions.
Australia Playing XI for 3rd Test
Travis Head, Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Josh Inglis, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland
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England coach Brendon McCullum stayed true to his word, retaining the same top seven batters for the Adelaide Test, a decision confirmed when the tourists announced their XI on Monday. With limited top-order alternatives available, England were always likely to back continuity — Jacob Bethell remains the only realistic option waiting in the wings, while Will Jacks’ impressive showing in Brisbane underlined his credentials as a reliable Test batter if required.
Shoaib Bashir continues to miss out, with Jacks holding firm at No.8 as England’s off-spinning all-rounder. The visitors have, however, opted for a change in their pace attack. Gus Atkinson makes way for Josh Tongue, a bowler known for his raw pace and ability to produce unplayable deliveries, though his occasional inconsistency adds an element of risk to England’s selection gamble in Adelaide.
England Playing XI for 3rd Test
Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Will Jacks, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue
Australia vs England (AUS vs ENG) Head to Head in Tests
In the overall history of the rivalry, Australia hold a clear edge with 154 victories, while England have won 112 matches, with the remaining 97 Tests ending in draws.
Australia vs England (AUS vs ENG) Pitch Report, 3rd Test - Ashes 2025
The third Test of the 2025–26 series will be played at the Adelaide Oval, a venue with a capacity of 53,500. With several days of intense heat expected before the match, the surface could undergo noticeable changes by toss time. Early signs point to batting-friendly conditions early on, with spinners likely to play a bigger role as the Test wears on — provided England can extend the contest deep into the game.
Australia vs England (AUS vs ENG) Betting Odds for 3rd Test, Ashes 2025-26
For the third Ashes Test of 2025, 1xBet have installed Australia as clear favourites at odds of 1.54, with England priced as underdogs at 3.19, while the draw is currently available at 12.3.
Australia vs England Win Probability
Google’s prediction model favours Australia heading into the third Test, assigning them a 64% chance of victory, while England are given a 29% probability of winning. The likelihood of the match ending in a draw stands at 7%.
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