27 Dec
Australia on top as English batting woes continue on Boxing Day

Australia’s Ashes dominance continued on day one of the third Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, with the hosts dismissing England for 185 on boxing day after winning the toss and choosing to bowl. The captain Pat Cummins set the tone in the opening session on his return to the side, bursting through the English […]

21 Dec
Australia win by 275 runs despite Jos Buttler’s final-day heroics

Australia have taken a 2-0 series lead in the Ashes after registering a convincing 275-run victory over England in the second Test at the Adelaide Oval. The hosts had to work hard for their rewards on day five due to an epic rearguard effort from Jos Buttler, but Steve Smith’s side eventually finished the job […]

20 Dec
Australia six wickets away from taking 2-0 series lead

Australia closed in on victory on day four of the second Test in Adelaide, picking up four wickets before the close of play after setting England a target of 468 in the fourth innings. Mitchell Starc landed the killer blow in the final over of the day, nicking off Joe Root on 24 to end […]

18 Dec
England lose both openers after Australia make 473

It was another dominant day for Australia in the second Test at Adelaide, with Joe Root’s men facing an uphill task to find their way back into the series. After declaring on 473 for nine in the first innings, the hosts removed both openers in their short burst with the new ball before a flash […]