Australia Retain the Ashes with 3-0 Series Sweep After Third Test Win at Adelaide Oval
Australia defeated England by 82 runs on day five of the third Ashes Test at Adelaide Oval to retain the Ashes and secure a 3-0 lead in the series with two Tests remaining. England were bowled out for 352 while chasing 435, ultimately falling 11 runs short of the target.
Mitchell Starc played a decisive role with his bowling, taking key wickets including Smith, Jacks, and Jofra Archer around lunch. Scott Boland claimed the final wicket by dismissing Tongue. Despite Nathan Lyon leaving the field with a hamstring injury, Australia's bowlers held firm.
The victory completed a 3-0 series sweep after 11 days of play, matching the fastest Ashes wins set by Steve Waugh’s Australian sides in 2001 and 2002/03. England now face two Tests over the Christmas period with only pride and World Test Championship points at stake.
