England vs Australia 4th Test: England finally snapped their 18-match winless streak in Australia, securing an exhilarating four-wicket triumph over the hosts in the fourth Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
This outstanding victory comes after England's disappointing start to the series, having lost the first three Tests in Perth, Brisbane, and Adelaide. England's first three defeats allowed Australia to retain the Ashes in just 11 days of on-field action.
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England's bowlers overpowered the match, restricting Australia to 152 in the first innings, but England's batting stuttered, conceding a 42-run lead after being bowled out for 110.
However, England's bowlers quickly gained their rhythm back, bundling Australia for 132 in the second innings, setting a target of 175.
In a thrilling chase, England chased the target in just 32 overs, securing a four-wicket triumph.
The England vs Australia Test match at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) was a rare phenomenon, with the game finishing in just two days. This unusual finish led to several records being broken.
All Records Broken During The Boxing Day Test
Most consecutive Tests without a win in Australia
18 - New Zealand (December 1987 - December 2011)
18 - England (November 2013 - December 2025) - streak ended today
17 - West Indies (November 2000 - January, 2024)
17* - Pakistan (November 1999 - present)
15* - Sri Lanka (February 1988 - present)
Ashes Tests ending inside two days
Lord's, 1888
The Oval, 1888
Manchester, 1888
The Oval, 1890
Nottingham, 1921 (excluding rest day)
Perth, 2025
Melbourne, 2025
Shortest completed Ashes Tests (by balls)
788 - Old Trafford, 1888 (Winner: England)
792 - Lord’s, 1888 (Winner: Australia)
847 - Perth, 2025 (Winner: Australia)
852 - Melbourne, 2025 (Winner: England)
911 - Sydney, 1895 (Winner: Australia)
500-plus match-aggregates without an individual 50-plus score
787 - AUS vs ENG, Edgbaston, 1981
652 - IND vs SA, Nagpur, 2015
572 - AUS vs ENG, Melbourne, 2025
539 - AUS vs ENG, Sydney, 1887
516 - WI vs AUS, Kingston, 2025
507 - NZ vs IND, Hamilton, 2002
Highest run-rates in successful 150-plus chases in the Ashes
7.23 - Australia, Perth, 2025 (target: 205)
5.5 - England, Melbourne, 2025 (target: 175)
5.38 - Australia, Trent Bridge, 2001 (target: 158)
5.11 - Australia, Adelaide, 2006 (target: 168)
5.08 - England, Headingley, 2023 (target: 251)