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Posted on December 27, 2025
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England defeated Australia by four wickets in Melbourne, achieving their first test win in Australia in 15 years and trailing 3-1 in the series.
MELBOURNE, Dec 27 (Reuters) - England beat Australia by four wickets in the fourth Ashes test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday, claiming their first test win in Australia in 15 years.
England chased down 175 runs to complete the victory late on day two and now trail Australia 3-1 in the five-test series.
(Reporting by Ian Ransom in Melbourne; Editing by Peter Rutherford)
A five-test series is a cricket competition where two teams play five individual test matches, with the team winning the most matches declared the series winner.
A drought-breaking win signifies a long-awaited victory, especially after a prolonged period without success, highlighting the achievement's emotional and historical importance.
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