This preview offers betting tips for the Third Test of the 2025-26 Ashes series, scheduled at Adelaide Oval.
2025-26 Ashes Schedule
The Test Match schedule is outlined below. The numbers in X-Y-Z format show Australia’s head-to-head Test record against England at each venue.
First Test – Optus Stadium, Perth
England opted to bat first.
England 172 & 164
Australia 132 & 205/2
Australia won by 8 wickets
Second Test (day/night) – The Gabba, Brisbane
England chose to bat.
England 334 & 241
Australia 511 & 69/2
Australia won by 8 wickets
Third Test – Adelaide Oval
December 17-21
19-5-9 record
Fourth Test – Melbourne Cricket Ground
December 26-30
25-7-19 record
Fifth Test – Sydney Cricket Ground
January 4-8
23-7-22 record
2025-26 Series So Far
First Test – Perth
The match concluded within two days. Both teams struggled with the bat, losing nineteen wickets on the first day. England built a lead of 105 on the second day but collapsed dramatically. Travis Head, a makeshift Australian opener, scored 123 off 83, helping Australia chase down 205 in just 28.2 overs.
Second Test- Brisbane
England’s missed catches in the first innings aided Australia in gaining a substantial lead. Mitchell Starc shone with both bat and ball, scoring 77 and taking six wickets. Michael Neser, a late selection, took five wickets in the second innings, as Australia cruised to a dominant victory.
Recent Ashes Series Scores in Australia
England’s recent record in Australia is concerning. Since winning the 2010/11 series, they have lost 15 and drawn 2 out of 17 matches.
2025/26: Australia lead 2-0
2021/22: Australia won 4-0
2017/18: Australia won 4-0
2013/14: Australia won 5-0
2010/11: England won 3-1
2006/07: Australia won 5-0
2002/03: Australia won 4-1
Third Test in Australia
England’s performance in the Third Test of each series in Australia has been poor.
2021: 1st Test: AUS / 2nd Test: AUS / 3rd Test: AUS (Melbourne)
2017: 1st Test: AUS / 2nd Test: AUS / 3rd Test: AUS (Perth)
2013: 1st Test: AUS / 2nd Test: AUS / 3rd Test: AUS (Perth)
2010: 1st Test: Draw / 2nd Test: ENG / 3rd Test: AUS (Perth)
2006: 1st Test: AUS / 2nd Test: AUS / 3rd Test: AUS (Perth)
2002: 1st Test: AUS / 2nd Test: AUS / 3rd Test: AUS (Perth)
1998: 1st Test: Draw / 2nd Test: AUS / 3rd Test:
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