Cummins triggers England destruction as Aussies firmly in control: 3rd Test, Day 2 ...

Australia tightened their grip on the 2025–26 Ashes Third Test in Adelaide on Day 2, with the hosts’ bowlers dominating as England were bowled out for 213 / 8 at stumps, still trailing Australia’s first-innings total of 371 by 158 runs and facing a likely defeat.

Returning skipper Pat Cummins led the charge as England’s captain Ben Stokes battled bravely for an unbeaten 45 in searing heat, held together by a gritty 9th wicket partnership with Jofra Archer.

England's overall the batting lineup again faltered against relentless Australian bowling spearheaded by Cummins and Nathan Lyon, with Lyon also celebrating a personal milestone by surpassing Glenn McGrath to become Australia’s second-highest Test wicket-taker.

With three days left, Australia are firmly in control of the match and on course to secure a series-clinching victory.

England 213 for 8 (Stokes 45*, Brook 45, Archer 30*, Cummins 3-54, Boland 2-31, Lyon 2-51) trail Australia 371 (Carey 106, Khawaja 82, Archer 5-53) by 158 runs.

Dec 2025