MELBOURNE: England claimed a memorable four-wicket victory over Australia in the fourth Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday, securing their first Test win on Australian soil in 15 years. Chasing a modest target of 175, the visitors completed the task late on day two to keep the series alive, though Australia still lead 3-1 in the five-Test contest.
The Boxing Day triumph came as a significant morale boost for England after Australia had already retained the Ashes with a dominant 3-0 lead. It also marked England’s first Test win in Australia in 19 matches, underlining the scale of the achievement at the iconic MCG.
Beyond the Ashes narrative, the result carries major implications for the ICC World Test Championship 2025–27. Australia suffered their first defeat of the cycle, losing their perfect 100 percent points percentage and opening the door for rival contenders in the race to the final.
