Australia lead England after 20 wickets fall at Boxing Day Ashes Test

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesDecember 26, 2025 at 09:18 AM

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In the fourth Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 26, 2025, Australia ended the first day with a slight lead over England after a day of dramatic batting collapses. A record crowd of 93,442 witnessed 20 wickets fall, the most at the MCG in a single day since 1902. England was bowled out for 110 in response to Australia's first innings score of 152, with Josh Tongue taking 5-45. Australia finished the day at 4-0 in their second innings, holding a 46-run lead. England, already down 3-0 in the series, had initially bowled well after winning the toss and electing to field.

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