🏢 Source: Esportsclick News Sports Desk
Date : 18 dec 2025
🏏 Australia vs England – 3rd Test, Day 2
Ashes 2025–26 | Adelaide Oval
Day 2 at a Glance
Australia completely dominated Day 2 of the third Ashes Test as their bowlers dismantled England’s batting lineup after posting a strong first-innings total. By stumps, England were under heavy pressure, trailing significantly with just two wickets in hand.
MATCH SCORE SNAPSHOT (After Day 2)
🇦🇺 Australia – 1st Innings
371 all out
Top Run-Scorers
Usman Khawaja – 82
Alex Carey (wk) – 106
Mitchell Starc – 54
Josh Inglis – 32
England Bowling Highlights
Jofra Archer – 5 wickets
Brydon Carse – 2 wickets
Will Jacks – 2 wickets
England – 1st Innings
213/8 at Stumps (Day 2)
Trail by 158 runs
Top Run-Scorers
Ben Stokes (c) – 45*
Harry Brook – 45
Jofra Archer – 30*
Australia Bowling Highlights
Pat Cummins – 3 wickets
Scott Boland – 2 wickets
Nathan Lyon – 2 wickets
Cameron Green – 1 wicket
Key Highlights of Day 2
Australia’s first-innings total of 371 gave them strong control of the match.
England lost wickets regularly and failed to build any major partnership.
Ben Stokes showed leadership with a fighting unbeaten knock under pressure.
Pat Cummins led Australia’s bowling attack with key breakthroughs.
Spin and pace combined effectively as Australia maintained relentless pressure.
Talking Point – DRS Decisions
Several close DRS and Snickometer decisions drew attention during the day, sparking discussion among players and commentators. While opinions were divided, all decisions followed standard review procedures.
Match Situation
Australia firmly control the Test match
England face the challenge of avoiding a heavy first-innings deficit
Early wickets on Day 3 could allow Australia to push for a decisive advantage
What to Expect on Day 3
Australia will look to wrap up England’s innings quickly and extend their lead, while England must rely on their lower order to stay competitive and keep the match alive.
Disclaimer
This report is based on official scorecard updates and publicly available match information at the time of publication. Match figures and situations may change as play progresses.
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