Australia have been too good for England, and they have not let the tourists get away with the moment at any stage. As a result, Australia have taken an unbeatable 3-0 lead in the series, and they are eyeing a 5-0 series whitewash. The fourth Test will be live from 5 AM IST on December 26 (Friday) at the iconic stadium, Melbourne Cricket Ground. Captain Pat Cummins came for the third test and took six wickets and has been ruled out of the series.
Nathan Lyon also injured his hamstring and will be out of the last two games. Hence, Steve Smith will be leading the hosts. Australia have added a couple of bowlers to replace Lyon and Cummins. For England, Jofra Archer's injury has come as a big blow. Gus Atkinson has replaced him. Ollie Pope has been dropped, and all-rounder Jacob Bethell is back for his Ashes debut in Australia. England showed a good performance in Adelaide, and they will be hoping for a better show at MCG.
AUS vs ENG: Match Info.
- · Series: England tour of Australia 2025
- · Match: Australia vs England, 4th Test
- · Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground
- · Time: 5:00 AM IST
- · Date: December 26-30, 2025 (Friday-Tuesday)
Australia vs England: Head-to-Head: AUS (155) – ENG (112)
Australia have added one more win to their tally and have taken it to 364 test wins over England. The English side have managed to win 112 games, and 97 games have been drawn.
AUS vs ENG: Pitch Report
The wicket at MCG is bouncy and has good pace for the bowlers to trouble the batters. It will be hard for the batters to adjust initially. Batters who can spend some time on the crease can score runs. The record suggests that chasing has been hard here and batting first has a better winning percentage.
AUS vs ENG: Live Streaming Details
- · TV: Star Sports Network
- · Digital: Jio Hotstar (App or website)
AUS vs ENG: Weather Report
The weather forecast for the fourth Test in Melbourne is a little concerning. There is a chance of rain during the first three days. The temperature will be as high as 24°C and a minimum of 19°C. The moderate wind speed is likely to be around 14-16 kmph with an average humidity of 50-60 percent.
AUS vs ENG: Last Five Results
England: D, L, L, L, L
Australia: W, W, W, W, W
Australia vs England: Announced XIs:
Australia: T. Head, J. Weatherald, U. Khawaja, S. Smith ©, M. Labuschagne, C. Green, J. Inglis, A. Carey (wk), M. Starc, M. Neser, S. Boland
England: B. Duckett, Z. Crawley, J. Bethell, J. Root, B. Stokes (c), H. Brook, J. Smith (wk), W. Jacks, G. Atkinson, B. Carse, J. Tongue
AUS vs ENG: Probable Best Batter
England: Joe Root is the only batter who has had good starts to almost every game. He is the only centurion for England on this tour and has the temperament to succeed in these conditions.
Australia: Travis Head has already notched up two centuries in three games. His 170 off 219 in the second innings in Adelaide was the main reason that Australia were in a good position.
AUS vs ENG: Probable Best Bowler
England: Brydon Carse has been consistent in all three games. His numbers won't show it, but he has been the best English bowler in this series.
Australia: Mitchell Starc has dismissed 22 English batters in three tests. He won Australia the first two games and is the most difficult bowler to face for England.
Australia vs England Today’s Match Prediction: England have been under a lot of pressure. Their performance has been totally different from the statements made ahead of Ashes 2025-26. The batters are struggling to be consistent on these bouncy pitches and making a lot of errors. Their reckless approach is another reason for their downfall in Australia.
Then their bowlers have not been delivering performances they would have liked. Australia have been totally dominant, despite not having some of their best players. Australia don't have Cummins, Hazlewood, and Lyon, but they are still favorites to win the fourth Test. England have some excellent individual performances to challenge Australia at the MCG.
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