Australia vs England, 3rd Test- Who will win today AUS vs ENG match?

AUS vs ENG, 3rd Test, Cricket Tips: The first two tests of the Ashes 2025-26 have proved to be disappointing for Ben Stokes and his men. His team have surrendered in both departments and are trailing by 0-2. Australia have been totally dominant, and Mitchell Starc has been setting the tone for Australia in both games.

But now, Pat Cummins is back for the hosts and will lead the hosts. Nathan Lyon has also been added for the third test. This game will be played at Adelaide Oval on December 17 and 21, starting at 5 AM IST. England have added Josh Tongue, replacing Gus Atkinson. England will be under pressure as they are on the verge of losing another Ashes series down under.

AUS vs ENG: Match Details

• Date: December 17-21, 2025 (Wednesday-Sunday)
• Time: 5:00 AM IST
• Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide

AUS vs ENG: Live Streaming Details

The live action of the third Test in Adelaide will be available on Star Sports Networks. Fans can also watch the live stream on the Jio Hotstar app or website.

AUS vs ENG: Head-to-Head in Tests

• Total Matches: 363
• Australia: 154
• England: 112
• Drawn: 97

AUS vs ENG: Ground Pitch Report

The wicket at Adelaide Oval is on the slower side. It has the drop-in wicket, which tends to be firm early on. It is good for batting, which will slow down as the game goes on. Hence, the spinners will come into play. The team that wins the toss should bat first.

AUS vs ENG: Possible XIs

Australia: Travis Head, Jake Weatherald, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis, Alex Carey (wk), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (c), Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland

England: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Ben Stokes (c), Harry Brook, Jamie Smith (wk), Brydon Carse, Will Jacks, Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue

AUS vs ENG: Player to Watch Out For

Probable Best Batter

Travis Head has been the X-factor for Australia with the bat and will be a dangerous batter for England. Joe Root holds the key for England with the bat.

Probable Best Bowler

Mitchell Starc has been the standout bowler in both games. He will be a big threat for England. Jofra Archer showed some fire in the second innings in Brisbane. He will be the one to watch out for.

Today Match Prediction: England have been poor in both departments. Australia will be even stronger with the return of Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon. Hence, we predict Australia to win the third test.

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Disclaimer: The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.