AUS vs ENG Live Score, 26 December, 2025, The Ashes, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Ball-by-Ball Match Updates
The Ashes | December 26, 2025, 05:00 AM | Melbourne Cricket Ground
152/10 (45.2 ov) & 132/10 (34.3 ov)
110/10 (29.5 ov) & 178/6 (32.2 ov)
England won by 4 wickets
Batting
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 81.82 | |
| 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 150.00 |
Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2 | 1 | 22 | 2 | 4.13 | |
| 10 | 0 | 55 | 2 | 5.50 |
Match Information
VENUE
Melbourne Cricket Ground , Melbourne
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UMPIRES
Chris Gaffaney (New Zealand), Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka), Ahsan Raza (Pakistan, TV)
MATCH REFEREE
Jeff Crowe (New Zealand)
Weather Report
TEMPERATURE
20.6°c
HUMIDITY
60%
WIND
8.99 mi/hr
Pitch Condition
Batting Condition
Average
PACE
Pace & Bounce
SPIN
Average
Commentary
Jhye Richardson to Joe Root, 1 no ball, No ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Joe Root hangs in the crease, slams push towards the short mid wicket, It's a no ball ! Jhye Richardson overstepped this one.
Jhye Richardson to Joe Root, 2 runs, Joe Root hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed drive off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at long on for 2 runs.
Jhye Richardson to Joe Root, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the short mid wicket.
Joe Root lbw b JA Richardson 15 (38b)
Jhye Richardson to Joe Root, no run, lbw b JA Richardson, Out LBW !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Joe Root hangs in the crease to attempt flick shot, but fails to make a contact with the ball, it hits the pad, Jhye Richardson appeals for an LBW, which the umpire eventually gives, resulting in Joe Root's dismissal.
Jhye Richardson to Ben Stokes, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the mid on.
Jhye Richardson to Ben Stokes, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the off stump, Ben Stokes hangs in the crease and tucks defensive shot toward the fielder, who halts the ball.
Mitchell Starc to Harry Brook, 1 run, Harry Brook hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
Mitchell Starc to Ben Stokes, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Ben Stokes hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Mitchell Starc to Ben Stokes, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the leg stump, hangs in the crease, tried flick shot but fails to get bat on it.
Mitchell Starc to Ben Stokes, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, yorker, on the off stump, Ben Stokes hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Mitchell Starc to Ben Stokes, 2 runs, Ben Stokes hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an inswinger delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep square leg for 2 runs.
Mitchell Starc to Ben Stokes, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Ben Stokes hangs in the crease and slash drive towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Jhye Richardson to Harry Brook, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the mid on.
Jhye Richardson to Harry Brook, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, Harry Brook goes forward, tucks flick shot toward the fielder at mid on, who halts the ball.
Jhye Richardson to Harry Brook, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Harry Brook hangs in the crease, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward mid on, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.
Jhye Richardson to Harry Brook, Four, Four !! bouncer, short length, on the stumps. Harry Brook hangs in the crease, hits pull in the gap towards deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Jhye Richardson to Harry Brook, no run, Dot Ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, and Harry Brook hangs on and tries to hit drive, but misses it completely as ball beats the bat, goes to the keeper.
Jhye Richardson to Harry Brook, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the leg stump, hangs in the crease, tried flick shot but fails to get bat on it.
Mitchell Starc to Ben Stokes, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot.
Ben Stokes c A Carey b M Starc 2 (9b)
Mitchell Starc to Ben Stokes, no run, c A Carey b M Starc, Caught out !! outswinger, good length, on the off stump, Ben Stokes hangs in the crease and takes a big risk by attempting cut towards slip, edged!! and flies straight to Alex Carey, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Ben Stokes.
Mitchell Starc to Jamie Smith, 3 runs, Jamie Smith hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the leg stump, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 3 runs.
Mitchell Starc to Harry Brook, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, delivers flick shot in the gap to the deep mid wicket for four.
Mitchell Starc to Harry Brook, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Harry Brook hangs in the crease and strives to hit pull, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
Mitchell Starc to Harry Brook, 2 no ball, No ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Harry Brook hangs in the crease, slams push towards the short cover, It's a no ball ! Mitchell Starc overstepped this one.
Mitchell Starc to Jamie Smith, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, short length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot.
Jhye Richardson to Harry Brook, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, fulltoss, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot to the short mid wicket.
Jhye Richardson to Harry Brook, 4 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, good length, on the leg stump, Harry Brook hangs in the crease, aims to play flick shot, but ball direclty brushes against the body. Batter snatch 4 runs off leg bye.