England Secures Historic Win Over Australia in Fourth Ashes Test at MCG
England chased a target of 175 to win the Boxing Day fourth Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), beating Australia by four wickets. This victory marked England's first Test win in Australia in nearly 15 years, ending a long away drought. The match concluded in just two days, becoming the second two-day match of the series and the first since 1896.
Australia were dismissed for 152 runs in their first innings and 132 runs in their second innings. England posted 110 runs in their first innings and reached 178 for 6 in their second innings to secure the win. England's pace bowlers dominated on a pitch with significant movement, with Brydon Carse taking 4 wickets for 24 runs, Ben Stokes 3 wickets for 24 runs, and Josh Tongue 2 wickets for 44 runs.
The winning moment came at 5:24 pm when England sealed the victory with four leg byes off Harry Brook's pads, closing the innings at 178 for 6. The match attracted a crowd of 92,000 at the MCG, highlighting the pitch's significant movement rather than any dangerous conditions. For veterans Ben Stokes and Joe Root, this was their first Test win in Australia and possibly came on what could be their final tours.
