The Ashes 2025: Australia vs England, 3rd Test, Day 1 Highlights (2026)

The Ashes 2025 LIVE: Australia vs England, third Test, Adelaide – cricket score, radio & highlights

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Summary

Australia’s captain, Smith, is ruled out due to illness after arriving at the ground, with Khawaja stepping in to replace him.

Archer claims two early wickets in the post-lunch spell, removing Labuschagne and Green in quick succession.

Khawaja benefits from a lifeline when Brook drops him on five, but he goes on to reach 82 before being dismissed by Josh Tongue off Jack’s bowling.

Archer had earlier dismissed Weatherald in the morning session, then produced a spectacular diving catch to remove Head.

Australia won the toss and chose to bat.

England trail 2-0 in the five-Test series and must win to keep the Ashes alive.

Third Test, Day One, Adelaide

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Live Reporting

Mike Peter

1. Get involved
   4:13 GMT — “Four days of sun on this pitch and Nathan Lyon is going to run through England easily. Any score above 270 and we’re in trouble.”

2. Post
   4:13 GMT — Glenn McGrath (Former Australia bowler) on BBC Test Match Special: There’s some turn and bounce. Lyon is back for this Test and will be watching closely.

3. Tea – Aus 194-5
   4:50 GMT — After the break, Australia’s tail is up. Ben Stokes places himself at leg slip as Will Jacks is brought on, while Ollie Pope fields at short leg. No wickets yet, five runs come off the over as tea ends the session.

4. Get involved
   4:09 GMT — “The Aussies are batting like England today, giving away wickets.” — Robert, Bangkok

5. How’s stat?!
   4:09 GMT — CricViz analyst: The arrival of a right-hander could help Will Jacks. In first-class cricket, he averages 63 against left-handers but 37 against right-handers.

6. Aus 189-5
   3:59 GMT — A near-miss as Josh Inglis nearly survives a Stokes delivery, then takes three through mid-wicket after getting off the mark.

7. Get involved
   4:05 GMT — “Australia’s batting has been rank.” — Pat, Australia

8. Aus 185-5
   3:59 GMT — A maiden over from Will Jacks opens the over; Josh Inglis and the new batsman continue to grind through the over.

9. Post
   3:59 GMT — Glenn McGrath: England will be happy with five Aussie wickets down. Khawaja’s dismissal looked like a poor shot as he chased a ball outside leg stump.

10. Post
    3:59 GMT — Jonathan Agnew (BBC Test Match Special): Another unnecessary dismissal from Australia’s perspective.

11. WICKET
    47.2 overs — Khawaja c Tongue b Jacks for 82 (Aus 185-5)
    A sharp breakthrough as Khawaja is dismissed at deep square leg, ending his promising comeback innings. Will Jacks claims his first wicket of the day.

12. Get involved
    3:59 GMT — “Is it time for Joe Root to bowl spin? The Aussie batsmen are milking Jacks too easily.” — Harry, Kent

13. Post
    3:59 GMT — Glenn McGrath: England have been too short with their lines. Four maidens so far on a first-day pitch isn’t enough; they need more sustained pressure.

14. Aus 185-4
    3:53 GMT — Khawaja works Stokes off the leg side for a single, moving to 82.

15. Post
    3:53 GMT — Glenn McGrath: It will be interesting to see Bazball’s approach as the pitch possibly quickens tomorrow, potentially suiting England’s style.

16. Get involved
    3:53 GMT — “Wickets for England are welcome, but what pressure does Australia face here? They could be all out for around 250, while England hasn’t posted a big score in the series.” — Anon

17. Aus 183-4
    3:52 GMT — Three singles off Jacks’ seventh over; he has bowled 16 dot balls in 42 deliveries.

18. Post
    3:52 GMT — Glenn McGrath: It’s been a strange day; the pitch isn’t revealing demons. England hasn’t bowled with enough consistency to apply pressure and needs another breakthrough.

19. Aus 180-4
    3:46 GMT — Khawaja cuts Stokes to the point boundary for his 10th four, reaching the 80s. Stokes then appeals for leg-side contact on a pad, but no review follows; ball-tracking shows it missed the stumps.

20. Post
    Michael Vaughan: The journey of this team has been eventful. They kept their nerve two years ago, but now seem to be losing it.

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This live commentary captures the opening day’s action at Adelaide, highlighting key moments, strategic moves, and the evolving pitch conditions. As the day progresses, fans debate the value of England’s bowling plans, Australia’s batting resilience, and how the surface might shape the rest of the Test series. For readers wanting deeper insights, expect analyses on Lyon’s spell control, Jacks’ impact with the ball, and Khawaja’s intentional strokeplay as he builds a crucial innings.