AUS vs ENG Prediction, Ashes 2025-26, Match 3, Match Winner, Team, Playing XI, and Pitch Report

Australia will lock horns with England in the third Test of the five-match series at The Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, starting on Wednesday, December 17.

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Australia, led by Steven Smith, started the five-match Test series on a winning note with an eight-wicket win in the first Test in Perth. Later, they continued their winning momentum with another eight-wicket win in the second test in Brisbane. They will be led by Pat Cummins in Adelaide. On the other hand, England would be aiming to bounce back in this game after suffering two consecutive defeats.

AUS vs ENG, Ashes 2025, Match 3 Details

Match: Australia vs England, Ashes 2025-26, Match 3

Time & Date: 5:30 AM IST, December 17 to 21 

Venue: The Adelaide Oval in Adelaide.

AUS vs ENG, Ashes 2025, Match 3 Pitch Report

The Adelaide Oval is expected to assist both batters and bowlers equally. The new ball bowlers will enjoy the proceedings in the initial few overs. However, as the innings progress, we can expect the batters to find some assistance. The average first innings score at this venue was 280.

AUS vs ENG, Ashes 2025, Match 3 Probable XIs

Australia

Travis Head, Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis, Alex Carey(w), 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, and Josh Tongue.

AUS vs ENG, Ashes 2025, Match 3 Winner Prediction

Match Winner: Australia.

A total of 347 Ashes Tests have been played between these two sides. While Australia secured 144 victories, England managed to win only 110 games. 93 games ended in draws. With Australia already securing a lead of 2-0, we can expect Australia to continue its winning streak, thanks to their home advantage.

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