England End Ashes Drought with Chaotic Boxing Day Triumph at the MCG
So, let’s talk about what just happened at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, because this Boxing Day Test will be remembered for a long, long time. England have finally done it. After years of frustration, false dawns, and heavy defeats in Australia, an Ashes victory Down Under has been secured, and it came in the most chaotic, breathless fashion imaginable.
England chased down a modest but tricky target of 175 runs to beat Australia by four wickets, wrapping up the fourth Test in just two days. Yes, two days. On a pitch that offered movement, uneven bounce, and plenty of drama, the match was played at a relentless pace, with momentum swinging wildly almost every session. In the end, though, England held their nerve when it mattered most.
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The tone was set earlier in the day when Australia were bundled out for just 132 in their second innings. England’s bowlers were relentless, with Josh Tongue standing out in particular. His pace and control caused constant problems, and his overall match figures earned him the player of the match award. Wickets kept tumbling, catches were flying everywhere, and Australia never truly settled. What looked like a potentially match-defining lead quickly evaporated.
The real composure came from Jacob Bethell, whose 40 runs were priceless. He batted with courage, used the crease well, and took the attack back to the bowlers when needed. Joe Root looked calm as ever before being dismissed at a nervy moment, briefly reopening the door for Australia. Even Ben Stokes fell late, adding to the tension, but England refused to panic.
Eventually, Harry Brook and Jamie Smith guided England over the line, with the winning runs coming almost anticlimactically. There were no wild celebrations, just a sense of relief, pride, and quiet satisfaction. History had been made.
This victory is significant not just because it breaks a long Ashes drought in Australia, but because of how it was achieved. England adapted, showed bravery, and trusted their aggressive instincts on a difficult surface. As attention now turns to the final Test in Sydney, England may not be able to win the series, but they’ve already claimed something just as powerful: belief.
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