Mitchell Starc claimed three of the four wickets required on the last day for the home team, while Scott Boland secured the final wicket, concluding the match and the series with three consecutive wins.
Chasing a target of 435, England made a valiant effort in their second innings but was ultimately bowled out for 352.
The highlight of the final day came when Marcus Labuschagne executed a remarkable catch, marking his second stunning effort in the match to dismiss Will Jacks on the concluding day of the third test.
THERE IS NO WAY HE HAS DONE IT AGAIN!
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— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 21, 2025
Labuschagne’s incredible catch compensated for the two missed opportunities off Boland.
The potential loss of Nathan Lyon for the remainder of the series, following the spinner’s hamstring injury on the final day, is unlikely to overshadow the team’s celebrations for retaining the Ashes trophy for the fifth consecutive time, the longest winning streak for the team since 2003.
Cricket – The Ashes – Australia v England – Third Test – Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia – December 21, 2025 Australia players celebrate winning the match REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake
This marked England’s narrowest defeat among their 16 losses in Australia across their last 18 Tests without a win, as reported by ESPN Cricinfo, raising doubts about the viability of Bazzball as a strategy.
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