Australia beat England by 82 runs to win third Test and retain Ashes
Summary
Australia defeated England by 82 runs in the third Test at Adelaide Oval, securing the Ashes after just 11 days of cricket. England showed resilience but were ultimately outplayed, with Nathan Lyon's injury a setback for Australia.
Key Points
- Australia won the third Test by 82 runs to retain the Ashes.
- The series has lasted only 11 days, one of the quickest in history.
- England scored 352 chasing 435, ultimately losing the match.
- Nathan Lyon injured his hamstring and was ruled out for the remainder of the Test and possibly the series.