AUS vs ENG Match Prediction: Who Will Win the 3rd Test? The Ashes 2025

Published - 16 Dec 2025, 07:00 PM

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Australia will go head-to-head against England in the third match of The Ashes. This article will provide you with AUS vs ENG Match Prediction, Toss Prediction, Score Prediction, Best Batter Prediction, and Best Bowler Prediction for the third match of the Ashes 2025.

AUS vs ENG Match Prediction: Who Will Win the 3rd Test? The Ashes 2025:

Match Details

Match: Australia vs England 3rd Test

Date: December 17-21, 2025

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Time: 5:00 AM IST

Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide

Live streaming: Jio Hotstar

Live broadcast: Star Sports

AUS vs ENG Match Prediction—Head-to-Head Record

Australia and England have faced each other on 363 occasions in the oldest format of the game, i.e., Test cricket, wth Australia having the upper hand.

Aussies have got the better of England in 154 matches, while England has succeeded in winning 112 matches against Australia, with 97 games ending in a draw.

Total Matches Played: 363

AUS won: 154

ENG Won: 112

Draw: 97

AUS vs ENG Pitch Report & Conditions

The pitch at the Adelaide Oval should be good for batting initially on the first couple of days, with the spinners coming into play on days four and five of the game.

As far as the pacers are concerned, they will also play a vital role, especially in the first hour of play on all five days, with conditions being in their favour.

AUS vs ENG Weather Report

There is no chance of rain on all five days of the match. The temperature is expected to be a high of 42 degrees and a low of 10 degrees during the game.

AUS vs ENG Match Prediction- Playing XIs

Australia Playing 11:

Travis Head, Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland

England Playing 11:

Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Will Jacks, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue

Form and Fitness

There are no form and fitness concerns in the third match.

Score Prediction

The team that wins the toss in the third Ashes Test should look to post a total of 400-410 runs on the board and would bank on their bowlers to pick up early wickets and get the opposition under pressure.

Players to Perform Prediction

AUS - Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins

ENG- Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes, Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse

Best Batsman Prediction

Who will score the most runs for AUS in the match: Steve Smith or Travis Head

Who will score the most runs for ENG in the match: Joe Root or Harry Brook

Best Bowler Prediction

Who will pick the most wickets for AUS in the match: Mitchell Starc or Pat Cummins

Who will pick the most wickets for ENG in the match: Jofra Archer or Brydon Carse

Conclusion: Who will win the match?

Australia will start the match as the favourite and is expected to win the match.

CA Match Staff
CA Match Staff

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