Australia vs England Live Rating, third Test Day 3 (Australia National Cricket Team vs England National Cricket Team): England’s long-prepared Ashes plans unravelled dramatically on Thursday as they wilted under intense heat and pressure at Adelaide Oval, heading towards a probable series-deciding defeat within the third Test against Australia. With temperatures reaching 40°C, England struggled to 213/8 at stumps on day two, still trailing Australia’s first-innings total of 371 by 158 runs.
Ben Stokes battled cramps to stay unbeaten on 45, while Jofra Archer showed grit with 30 not out, contributing 45 for the ninth wicket. Nevertheless, their resistance only highlighted deeper issues after England’s top order collapsed. Australia, already 2-0 up within the series, need only a draw to retain the Ashes, but their aggressive approach indicated they were aiming for an additional emphatic win.
Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon led the charge, decimating England before lunch. Lyon moved as much as second on Australia’s all-time Test wicket list, surpassing Glenn McGrath. England’s collapse was exacerbated by poor shot selection and renewed controversy over Snicko decisions. Despite a late fightback, England’s position stays perilous heading into day three.
Playing XIs
Australia: Travis Head, Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne, Usman Khawaja, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis, Alex Carey (WK), Pat Cummins (C), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland
England: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (C), Jamie Smith (WK), Will Jacks, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue
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