AUS vs ENG 2025 4th Test: Can England beat Australia at the MCG?

The fourth Ashes Test between Australia and England will take place at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). This legendary ground has hosted countless matches since 1877, but if we specifically talk about Test matches, both teams have faced off 24 times here. The last Test was played in 2017. Out of these 24 encounters, Australia has won 12, while England has claimed victory only 3 times. The remaining 9 matches ended in a draw.

Looking at these stats, it’s clear that Australia has a very strong home advantage at the MCG. Even though the last Test match between these two teams here was in 2017, they have still played matches at this ground in between, but not in Test format.

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Australia’s The Ashes Key Players to Watch

Pat Cummins (Captain): A premier fast bowler and leader, Cummins’ performance will be crucial in setting the tone for Australia’s attack.
David Warner (Opening Batsman): Known for his aggressive batting style, Warner’s contributions at the top of the order are vital for Australia’s run-scoring.
Steve Smith (Batsman): A former captain and one of the world’s top batsmen, Smith’s consistency provides stability to Australia’s batting lineup.
Nathan Lyon (Spinner): As Australia’s leading spinner, Lyon’s ability to exploit spin-friendly conditions can be a game-changer.

England’s The Ashes Key Players to Watch

Ben Stokes (Captain): Renowned for his dynamic leadership and all-rounder skills, Stokes’ influence extends both with bat and ball.
Joe Root (Batsman): A mainstay in England’s batting, Root’s experience and technique are pivotal in challenging Australian bowlers.
Jofra Archer (Fast Bowler): After returning from injury, Archer’s pace and bounce add a significant threat to England’s bowling attack.
Jonny Bairstow (Wicketkeeper-Batsman): Combining wicketkeeping duties with aggressive batting, Bairstow’s role is crucial in both departments.

AUS vs ENG 2025 4th Test Possible Squad List

Austalia Squad	England Squad
David Warner	Zak Crawley
Usman Khawaja	Ben Duckett
Marnus Labuschagne	Harry Brook
Steve Smith	Joe Root
Travis Head	Ben Stokes (C)
Cameron Green	Jonny Bairstow (Wicketkeeper)
Alex Carey (Wicketkeeper)	Liam Livingstone
Pat Cummins (C)	Sam Curran
Nathan Lyon	Jofra Archer
Mitchell Starc	Mark Wood
Josh Hazlewood	Jack Leach

AUS vs ENG 2025 4th Test – Preview & Match Details:

Match Name: The Ashes 2025-26 series

Match Date: 26th Dec 2025

Match Time: 05:30 PM IST

Competing Teams: Australia vs England 4th Test (AUS vs ENG)

Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne

Note：The match has not started yet, but updates will be provided regularly once it begins.

AUS vs ENG 2025 4th Test – Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground

Stadium Capacity: Approximately 100,000 spectators

Stadium Address: Brunton Ave, Richmond VIC 3002, Australia

Stadium Features: This historic cricket ground, located in Melbourne, Australia, was established in 1853 and has a history of over 150 years. In 1956, it also served as the main venue for the Melbourne Olympic Games. Covering a vast area of 7.26 hectares, it is not only the home ground for cricket teams but is also used by many Australian football teams for training and as their home ground.