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20 wickets fall on Day 1 of Boxing Day Ashes Test; England's capitulation shows no sign of ending as Australia dominate

20 wickets fall on Day 1 of Boxing Day Ashes Test; England's capitulation shows no sign of ending as Australia dominate ByHT Sports Desk Updated on: Dec 26, 2025 01:29 pm IST Read this news in brief form Share Via Copy Link 20 wickets fall on the opening day of the Boxing Day Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground as Australia gain advantage over England. The Boxing Day Ashes Test between Australia and England moved at a rollicking pace on Day 1 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground as a total of 20 wickets fell as bowlers from both sides made merry. The track offered a lot of assistance for the pacers and 10mm grass came into full play with batters looking at all sea.

Australia's Scott Boland is congratulated by teammates after taking a catch to dismiss England batsman Brydon Carse

Australia's Scott Boland is congratulated by teammates after taking a catch to dismiss England batsman Brydon Carse

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Key Highlights

  • The game started off with England captain Ben Stokes winning the toss and opting to bowl.
  • Josh Tongue vindicated the call, returning with five wickets, helping the visitors bowl out Australia for 152, with Michael Neser top scoring with 35.
  • Australia's Scott Boland is congratulated by teammates after taking a catch to dismiss England batsman Brydon Carse.
  • (AFP) England, who were 0-3 heading into the fourth Test, would have had their hopes up of finally gaining the upper hand in an Ashes Test in the 2025-26 series, but alas, it wasn't meant to be.
  • As once again, the England batters showed so stomach for a fight, going after the bowling from ball number 1 and throwing their wickets away.
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