England Announce Playing 11 for Third Ashes Test: The England cricket team has announced its playing XI for the third and crucial Test match of the Ashes 2025-26 series against Australia. This Test match will be played at the Adelaide Oval from December 17th. The team management has made one significant change for this match, aiming to make a comeback in the series.
One change in the 3rd Test: Tongue replaces Atkinson
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England captain Ben Stokes and the team management have made only one change to their playing XI for the third Test. Fast bowler Josh Tongue has been included in the team in place of Gus Atkinson.
Josh Tongue was not part of the playing XI in the first Test played in Brisbane, where Gus Atkinson was given a chance. This change is expected to bring new energy to England's bowling attack. Meanwhile, all-rounder Will Jacks has retained his place in the playing XI.
Third Test: A do-or-die situation for England
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This match is a 'do-or-die' situation for England in the Ashes series. Hosts Australia have already secured a crucial 2-0 lead in the series, winning the first two matches (in Brisbane and Perth) by eight wickets each.
If England are to keep their hopes of winning the ongoing Ashes series alive, they must win this third Test match, which begins on Wednesday, December 17th.
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England's Playing XI for the Third Test Match
Here is the final playing XI for England, captained by Ben Stokes, for the third Test match
- Zak Crawley
- Ben Duckett
- Ollie Pope
- Joe Root
- Harry Brook
- Ben Stokes (Captain)
- Jamie Smith (Wicketkeeper)
- Will Jacks
- Brydon Carse
- Jofra Archer
- Josh Tongue
Australia's Series Win and Historic Dream
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If the Australian team manages to win the third Test match as well, they will not only clinch the series but also shatter England's long-awaited dream of winning the Ashes series in Australia for the first time since 2010-11.
In this crucial match, the Australian team sees the return of their regular captain Pat Cummins, making the Kangaroos look even stronger.
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