The third Ashes Test between England and Australia in the 2025–26 series carries huge significance. Australia currently leads the series 2–0 after convincing victories in Perth and Brisbane, leaving England facing the threat of a series defeat.
The match will be played from December 17 to 21, 2025, at Adelaide Oval, which is known for its pace-friendly surface.
Before the match, England confirmed one change, with Josh Tongue replacing Gus Atkinson, while Will Jacks retains his place. Meanwhile, Australia will be pumped up with Pat Cummins’ return as they push to seal the series dominantly.
After struggling in the first two Tests, England now needs a miracle to make a comeback to stay alive in the Ashes. Overall, the match will be a do-or-die for England as they need to bounce back for their first victory in the series. Get the match odds, prediction, and pitch report of the match in our latest blog.
Winning And Toss Odds For Australia vs England 3rd Test Match
Australia won the first 2 matches and is the favourite to win the series as England is off the radar. Hence, betting platforms are favouring Australia’s win and providing almost 3x returns on England’s win.
| Platform | Australia Win Odds | England Win Odds | Toss Odds (Australia) | Toss Odds (England) | 1st Inning Lead Odds (Australia) | 1st Inning Lead Odds (England) | 3rd Inning Lead Odds (Australia) | 3rd Inning Lead Odds (England) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.4 | 3.1 | 1.92 | 1.92 | 1.75 | 2.2 | 1.72 | 2.25 |
| Stake | 1.42 | 2.85 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 1.68 | 2.18 |
| BetVibe | 1.38 | 2.95 | 1.91 | 1.91 | 1.72 | 2.12 | 1.7 | 2.2 |
| 4RABET | 1.35 | 3 | 1.88 | 1.88 | 1.68 | 2.05 | 1.65 | 2.15 |
Australia vs England 3rd Test Match: Match Facts
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | AUS vs ENG, 3rd Test |
| Series | The Ashes, 2025-26 |
| Date | Wednesday, December 17 |
| Time | 10:30 AM |
| Venue | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
Australia And England Squad For 3rd Ashes Test
There is good and bad news for Australian fans. Their regular test captain, Pat Cummins, has been included in this test match, which will make this side more lethal. Josh Hazelwood has been ruled out of the remaining matches due to injury. From the England side, Josh Tongue replaced out-of-form Gus Atkinson. Let’s have a look at the squad of both teams for the 3rd test.
Australia Squad
Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Jake Weatherald, Cameron Green, Beau Webster, Michael Neser, Alex Carey (wk), Josh Inglis (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Scott Boland, Brendan Doggett, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc
England Playing XI
Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith, Will Jacks, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue
Pitch Report Of Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
A beautiful ground where everyone had assistance to perform, especially in the first 3 days, after which the spinner started dominating the match.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Behaviour | Offers some assistance to everyone, flat with true bounce and even pace for the first 2-3 days due to grass, later aids spin and seam; recent data suggests no batting paradise. |
| Batting Assistance | Excellent for set batsmen due to a smooth surface and a quick outfield; high scores are common, but cracks emerge by day 4. |
| Bowling Assistance | Seamers get early movement and bounce if moisture is present; spinners are effective post-lunch on days 3-5 as the pitch grips. |
| Ground Dimensions | Short square boundaries (around 65-70m) encourage aggressive strokeplay; longer straight boundaries (80-85m) test big hitters. |
| Toss & Dew Factor | Toss vital, bat first since out of 86 tests played on this venue, 41 won by the team batting first. |
Weather Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | The temperature is around 34°C, a favourable condition for players. |
| Weather | Fans will enjoy a full 5-day test with mostly sunny days. |
| Precipitation | There is no chance of rain during the match. |
| Humidity | The humidity will be 19%. |
| Wind | Wind speed will be 11 km/h, which may aid seamers. |
Australia vs England Head-To-Head In Test Matches
Australia and England have faced each other 363 times in test matches, with Australia defeating England 154 times.
| Total Matches Played | 363 |
|---|---|
| Australia Won | 154 |
| England Won | 112 |
| Draw | 97 |
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Key Players To Watch
Since Australia leads the series 2-0 and needs 1 more win to seal it, these players will be crucial to their success.
| Players | Test Career Stats |
|---|---|
| Travis Head (AUS) | 4,162 runs in 62 matches at an average of 42.04. |
| Mitchell Starc (AUS) | 420 wickets in 102 Test games at an economy of 3.42. |
| Pat Cummins (AUS) | 309 wickets and 1548 runs in 71 Test matches. |
| Zak Crawley (ENG) | 3343 runs in 61 games at an average of 31.49. |
| Ben Stokes (ENG) | 7109 runs and 238 wickets in 117 games. |
| Jofra Archer (ENG) | 54 wickets in 17 games at an economy of 3.03. |
