ASHES RETAINED! Australia Dismantled BAZBALL again in the Adelaide Test by 82 Runs | Ashes 2025

Australia have once again asserted their authority over England, sealing a 3-0 series lead and retaining the Ashes with a hard-fought 82-run victory in the Adelaide Test. While the margin suggests control, the contest itself was high intensity, demanding patience, skill, and resolve.

In familiar conditions and under pressure moments, Australia proved why they remain the gold standard in Test cricket, outlasting England’s fragile resistance and exposing the weakness beneath Bazball’s style.

AUS vs ENG 3rd Test Highlights

Day 1: Carey stands tall amid chaos

Steve Smith’s late withdrawal set a dramatic tone, forcing a reshuffle that brought Usman Khawaja back into the XI. England struck regularly, but Alex Carey produced a composed home-ground century, supported by Khawaja’s steady 82. Despite missed chances, Australia could manage 326/8 at the stumps.

Day 2: Australia strike back ruthlessly

Australia’s bowlers flipped the script. After Mitchell Starc’s vital lower-order runs pushed the total to 371, Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon ripped through England’s top order. England collapsed once more, slumping to 213/8 by stumps despite brief resistance from Stokes and Brook, trailing by 158 runs.

Day 3: Travis Head tightens the Grip

Any uncertainty English hoped was smothered by Travis Head. The Adelaide favourite produced another masterclass at his home ground, finishing unbeaten on 142. Supported by Khawaja and Carey, Australia surged to 271/4, extending their lead to a daunting 356 and leaving England staring at another uphill battle.

Day 4: England fight, Australia on the hunt

England showed grit in the face of inevitability. Jamie Smith and Ben Stokes battled hard, while Jofra Archer added late resistance. Australia stayed disciplined, even as Nathan Lyon suffered a hamstring injury. The hosts remained calm, confident that time and scoreboard pressure were firmly on their side. England are 207 for 6 wickets down and hanging by a thread.

Day 5: Starc seals the Ashes

England’s final push had moments of belief as Smith, Jacks, and Carse reduced the target under 100. But Mitchell Starc returned to extinguish hopes, removing key batters before Scott Boland finished the job. England’s best performance of the tour still ended in defeat, falling 82 runs short.

Overall, it just took 11 days for Australia to retain the ASHES! Is this Australia's dominance or England's stubbornness to stick with the aggressive approach that has not resulted in their favor? Eitherway, it is Australia who celebrates at the end.