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.

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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)