After stunning victories in the first and second Test matches, Australia will take on England in the third Ashes 2025-26 Test match at Adelaide Oval in Adelaide. On one side, Australia aims to seal the Ashes series, and England is eyeing to bounce back to keep themselves alive in the series. Australia Steve Smith led the side to another dominant victory in the series over England, thrashing them by 8 wickets. The home team is currently on a roll, extending its winning streak to 5 matches. After a phenomenal performance in the opening match, Mitchell Starc wreaked havoc on the English batting lineup yet again, taking 6 wickets in the first innings and 8 wickets overall. Five half-centuries from the lineup took Australia to a mammoth lead in the first innings that helped them to take control of the match. As they already have a 2-0 lead in the five-match series, a victory here in Adelaide will seal the series for them. England England, meanwhile, is nowhere near their best in the first game; they continued their poor run of form in the pink ball Test match as well. They will face a do-or-die situation in the third match; they will need to find a way not to let the series slip away from their hand. They were good with their batting, but their poor and inconsistent bowling cost the match. The only positive for them is seeing their former skipper Joe Root returning to form after his maiden ton on Australian soil. The opening batter Zak Crawley also held his nerve and scored his first half-century in the series. It will be interesting that how this English team tackles the lethal pace attack of Australia in Adelaide. AUS vs ENG Test Match Details AUS vs ENG Match Details Match Australia vs England 3rd Ashes Test Match Date and Time Wednesday, December 17 to Sunday, December 21; 5:00 a.m. IST Venue Adelaide Oval, Adelaide Broadcasting and live streaming TV - Star Sports Network, Live Stream - JioHotstar AUS vs ENG 3rd Ashes Test Pitch Report The surface at Adelaide Oval is an ideal surface for batters as it offers a flat surface where scoring runs is easier as the match progresses. Pacers are effective at the start of the game, extracting good help from the pitch, but spinners will get their good chance in the later innings. However, as the match progresses, it becomes a better surface to bat on. The average first-innings total at this venue is 393, which is drastically reduced as the match progresses. AUS vs ENG 3rd Ashes Test Weather Report The weather is expected to remain chill and pleasant in the initial days, with no rain predicted. The conditions are expected to be chilly for this match, but light showers are predicted on the weekend. The highest temperature is expected to hit nearly 38°C during the day. AUS vs ENG Head-to-Head Records AUS vs ENG head-to-head (in Tests) Match Played 363 Won by Australia 154 Won by England 112 Draw 97 No Result 0 AUS vs ENG 3rd Ashes Test Probable XI Australia: Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (c), Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland, Josh Inglish. England: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Stokes (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, Will Jacks, Jofra Archer. Players To Watch Out For In the AUS vs ENG 3rd Ashes Test Match Travis Head | AUS: The number five for the Australian Test team is back in form and has shifted his gears after moving to the opening slot. He loves playing against England; his recent performance is a testament to his ability to play long innings. He is currently the highest run-scorer in the series, smashing 199 runs in just two games. He will be one player to watch out for here. Mitchell Starc | AUS: Mitchell Starc needs no introduction, especially in this format and when it comes to playing against the top teams. He has been breathing fire in the ongoing Ashes series. He grabbed his consecutive Player of the Match award in the last match after delivering with both his bat and ball. He scored 77 runs in the first innings and also scalped 8 wickets in the match, extending his wickets tally to 18 wickets in the series. Joe Root | ENG: The former skipper of the English team has been their best batter in this series. He scored his maiden Test century on Australian soil, remaining unbeaten on 138 runs in the first innings of the second match. He has featured in 160 Test matches, scoring 13704 runs with 40 centuries at an impressive average of 51.33. He has scored 161 runs in two matches so far and will be a player to watch out for in this game. AUS vs ENG 3rd Ashes Test Toss Prediction Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue In the last three Test matches played at this venue, the teams that won the toss have opted to bat twice and bowl on one occasion. Advantages of Batting First on This Pitch There have been a total of 83 Test matches played so far. The team batting first at this venue has won 40 matches here, while the teams batting second have won just 24 matches. AUS vs ENG Today's Test Match Scenario Scenario 1 Toss Winner: Australia (opts to bat first) AUS 1st Innings: 355-370 AUS 2nd Innings: 280-320 Match Winner: Australia Scenario 2 Toss Winner: England (opts to bat first) ENG 1st Innings: 315-325 ENG 2nd Innings: 240-280 Match Winner: Australia Who will win today's AUS vs ENG 3rd Ashes Test match? While Australia have a winning momentum on their back, England is desperate to turn things around in this match if they want to keep themselves alive in the series. Australia have dominated England in both Test matches of this Ashes series, making them favourites to win this match as well. Moreover, with the return of regular skipper Pat Cummins and legendary spinner Nathan Lyon, Australia is likely to dominate this Test match as well.