Australia beat England by 82 runs, clinch Ashes series 3-0:Aussies retain the urn in just 11 days; Starc, Lyon, Cummins bag 3 wickets each

Australia wrapped up a commanding 82-run victory over England on Day 5 of the Adelaide Test to seal the Ashes series 3–0 in emphatic fashion. The hosts created history by deciding the series within just 11 playing days, making it the fastest Ashes result since the 1921 contest. England were bowled out for 352 in the final innings as Australia’s bowlers once again stamped their authority. Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon shared the spoils, ripping through England’s batting line-up. Will Jacks briefly kept England’s hopes alive, but his resistance ended on 47 when he was caught by Marnus Labuschagne. Zak Crawley’s fighting knock of 85 proved insufficient as wickets continued to fall at regular intervals. With this win, Australia moved 3–0 ahead in the series, extending England’s long wait for a Test win in Australia, which now stretches back to the 2010/11 tour. The result also means Australia will hold the Ashes for a fifth consecutive series, having recorded two wins, two drawn series, and the current triumph. Jacks-Crawley’s efforts go in vain for England England’s fight was led by a crucial 91-run partnership between Will Jacks and Jamie Smith, which breathed some life back into the match. Earlier on Day 4, Zak Crawley scored a knock of 85 runs, which went in vain for England as Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon and Pat Cummins bag three wickets each for Australia. Australia managed to take only one wicket before lunch, a rare slowdown in what has otherwise been a ruthless performance throughout the series. England’s tail now faces the huge challenge of pulling off a miracle if they are to escape defeat. Nathan Lyon suffers a hamstring injury on Day 5 An injury to star spinner Nathan Lyon has complicated Australia’s push for victory. The off-spinner walked off the field after appearing to hurt his right hamstring and was later taken to the hospital for scans. Any serious injury to Lyon would be a major concern for Australia, especially with the Boxing Day Test just days away. Lyon has been a key figure in Australia’s Ashes dominance, and his absence could impact the remainder of the series, even if Australia go on to win this match. Australia achieve milestone, records fastest series victory in Adelaide A 3–0 lead sealed by the third Test, especially within just 11 days of play as indicated during the Adelaide match, would mark the fastest an Ashes series has been decided since the historic 1921 contest. Such a result underlines Australia’s complete dominance and highlights the pace at which the series has swung decisively in the hosts’ favour. For England, the defeat would further extend their long-standing struggles on Australian soil, keeping their winless run there intact since the 2010/11 tour. Meanwhile, Australia would continue their stronghold on the urn, securing it for a fifth straight series overall, comprising two outright wins, two drawn series, and the current triumph.