By Cricket Desk|December 24,2025
Let's be real for a second. If you are an England fans, this tour has been a total nightmar.
You wake up early, you turn on the TV hoping for a fight, and what do you get? A collapse.
The scoreline says Australia 3, England 0, but honestly, it feels worse than that. It feels like man against boy out there.
Now, we head to the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) for the Boxing Day Test. The series is gone. The urn is staying in Australia. So, why should you bother watching?
Because things are about to get very, very loud.
The "G" is Waiting...and it's Hungry
If you have never seen a Boxing Day Test at the MCG, you are missing out. It is not just a cricket stadium; it is a gladiator pit. Imagine 90,000 Aussies, full of Christmas lunch and beer, screaming at the top of their lungs. And right now? They are smelling blood.
The Australian team knows the series is won. Usually, teams relax a bit after winning, right? Not the Aussies. They don't just want to beat England; they want to embarrass them. A 5-0 "Whitewash" is being whispered everywhere. If Cummins and his boys pull that off, it will be talked about for decades.
England's "Dead Rubber" Dilemma
We call this a "dead rubber" match because the series results is already decided. But tell that to the England batters whose careers are hanging by a thread.
The dressing room must be a dark, gloomy place right now. They have been outplayed, out-bowled, and out-thought. But here is the thing about pride-it kicks in when you have nothing left to lose. England has two choices at the MCG:
Roll over, lose inside 3 days, and catch an early flight home.
Stand up, puff out their chests, and say, "We aren't going down without a fight."
We want to see option 2. We want to see some aggression. We want to see them actually complete.
Why This Match is Still Huge
Forget the score for a minute. This is Australia vs England. It doesn't matter if it's a friendly or a World Cup final; the rivalry is intense.
- For Australia: it is about total domination. They want to crush the "Bazball" hype once and for all.
- For England: It is about dignity. Just winning one match would stop the bleeding.
Final Thoughts: Don't Miss the Start
The first ball at the MCG on Boxing Day is one of the greatest moments in sport. The noise is deafening. The tension is palpable.
Even though Australia is sitting pretty at 3-0, cricket is a funny old game. Maybe the pressure falling of England helps them? Or maybe, just maybe, Australia turns the screws even tighter.
Grab your snacks, ignore the chores, and tune in. It might get ugly for England, but it definitely won't be boring.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: Is the Ashes series already over?
Ans: Yes, in terms of the winner. Australia leads 3-0 after three matches, meaning, meaning they have already secured the series win. England cannot win back the trophy.
Q2: When does the Boxing Day Test start?
Ans: The match kicks off on December 26,2025, and is scheduled to go until December 30.
Q3: Where is the match being played?
Ans: It is happening at the massive Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in Melbourne, Australia.
Q4: What is a "Whitewash"?
Ans: A Whitewash happens if one team wins every match in the series. If Australia wins the remaining games to make it 5-0, it will be a Whitewash.
Q5: Why are people still watching if Australia already won?
Ans: Because it's the Ashes! The rivalry, the massive crowd at the MCG, and the threat of a 5-0 scoreline keep the interest very high.
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