Australia put on a masterclass at Adelaide Oval, crushing England by 82 runs to seize an unassailable lead in the Ashes series.
The third Test will be remembered as a display of sheer dominance, with Australia asserting their authority on both bat and ball.
Chasing a daunting target of 435, England faltered in their second innings, managing just 352 runs.
The lethal trio of Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, and Nathan Lyon tore through the batting order, each claiming three crucial wickets to shatter English hopes.
Australia’s batting heroics were led by Alex Carey, who crafted a brilliant century in the first innings and followed it up with a resilient 72 in the second, earning him the Player of the Match award.
Travis Head stole the spotlight with an unforgettable 170-run innings, while Usman Khawaja’s 82 provided crucial support. For England, Zack Crawley’s 85-run effort was a lone bright spot amid the collapse.
This victory marked Australia’s third consecutive win in the five-Test series, following dominant eight-wicket triumphs in the first two Tests. With a 3-0 lead, the series is now firmly in Australia’s hands.
Fans eagerly await the fourth Test from December 26 to 30, and the final showdown from January 4 to 8, 2026, as England strives to mount a comeback.
