England End Ashes Agony with Wild Two-Day Melbourne Victory
What unfolded at the Melbourne Cricket Ground was not just a Test match, it was pure chaos wrapped in history. England have finally broken their long-running Ashes curse in Australia, winning a staggering two-day Test in Melbourne and avoiding a humiliating clean sweep. After 15 years and 18 winless Tests Down Under, England can finally say they’ve cracked it again, even if it happened in the most bizarre way imaginable.
This fourth Ashes Test barely resembled the slow-burning drama Test cricket is famous for. Instead, it felt like everything was on fast-forward. Wickets fell in clusters, batters barely settled, and by the second evening, the match was already done. England chased down a target of 175 inside just 33 overs, winning by four wickets and leaving the series at 3-1 heading into the final Test in Sydney.
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The pitch was at the centre of the madness. Covered in thick grass and offering extravagant movement, it tilted the balance heavily towards the bowlers. While both teams had to deal with the same conditions, Australia struggled badly. They were bowled out for 132 in their second innings, with Brydon Carse and Ben Stokes leading the charge. Carse picked up four wickets, while Stokes chipped in with three, ensuring England had a realistic shot at victory.
What followed was vintage Bazball chaos. England’s openers flew out of the blocks, racing to their highest opening stand of the series in under seven overs. In a move that summed up the madness of the match, Carse was sent in at number three as a pinch-hitter, a decision that left fans stunned but entertained. Jacob Bethell then played a calm and classy innings, scoring 40 on debut and providing some much-needed stability amid the mayhem.
The winning moment itself felt fittingly scrappy. Harry Brook’s thigh pad deflected the ball away for the final runs, triggering a huge roar from England supporters packed into one corner of the MCG. Players poured onto the field, soaking in a rare moment of celebration on what had otherwise been a miserable tour.
Beyond the result, the match has sparked serious debate. The pitch has been criticised by players and pundits alike, with concerns raised about fairness, spectacle, and the financial impact of a Boxing Day Test finishing so early. Yet, despite questions over quality, the entertainment value was undeniable. Nearly 200,000 fans across two days witnessed something unforgettable.
For England, this win may not change the outcome of the series, but it changes the mood entirely. Pressure has been eased, pride has been restored, and for the first time in years, England leave an Ashes Test in Australia with smiles on their faces.
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