AUS Vs ENG, 4th Ashes Test Day 2: Josh Tongue’s Five-For Sets Up England’s Melbourne Victory

England pulled off a morale-boosting four-wicket win over Australia in the fourth Ashes Test at the MCG, chasing down 175 on Day 2 to avoid a series whitewash. The match raced to a finish after relentless bowling dominated proceedings, with Josh Tongue leading England’s charge by claiming a crucial five-wicket haul as Australia were dismissed for 152 and 132 across their two innings. England’s own batting faltered early when they were bowled out for 110, but the hosts’ second-innings collapse opened the door. Calm contributions from Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, and Jacob Bethell guided England to 178/6, sealing their first Test win in Australia since 2011. The victory ended an 18-match drought Down Under, even as Australia retained a 3-1 series lead.

Updated on: 27 December 2025 4:54 pm

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England's Ben Stokes applauds the crowd after England defeated Australia on Day 2 of their Ashes cricket test match in Melbourne. | Photo: AP/Hamish Blair

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Fans celebrate England's win over Australia on Day 2 of their Ashes cricket test match in Melbourne. | Photo: AP/Hamish Blair

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England's Jamie Smith, left and Harry Brook touch bats near the end of their Ashes cricket test match against Australia in Melbourne. | Photo: AP/Hamish Blair

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England's Harry Brook bats against Australia on Day 2 of their Ashes cricket test match in Melbourne. | Photo: AP/Hamish Blair

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England's Joe Root bats against Australia on Day 2 of their Ashes cricket test match in Melbourne. | Photo: AP/Hamish Blair

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England's Jacob Bethell bats against Australia on Day 2 of their Ashes cricket test match in Melbourne. | Photo: AP/Hamish Blair

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England's Ben Duckett bats against Australia on Day 2 of their Ashes cricket test match in Melbourne. | Photo: AP/Hamish Blair

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England's Harry Brook, right, catches out Australia's Alex Carey, center, on Day 2 of their Ashes cricket test match in Melbourne. | Photo: AP/Hamish Blair

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England's Josh Tongue, right, celebrates with teammate Jacob Bethell after the wicket of Australia Usman Khawaja on Day 2 of their Ashes cricket test match in Melbourne. | Photo: AP/Hamish Blair

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England's Ben Stokes, second left, is congratulated by teammates after taking the wicket of Australia's Jake Weatherald, right, on Day 2 of their Ashes cricket test match in Melbourne. | Photo: AP/Hamish Blair

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