Ashes history was rewritten as The Ashes produced an unprecedented moment for the first time in 123 years. Traditional rivals Australia and England jointly created a unique record, adding a rare chapter to cricket’s most storied rivalry. The Boxing Day Test at the MCG turned into pure mayhem. pic.twitter.com/DMvjsbrjqV — England Cricket (@englandcricket) December 26, 2025And then came the madness in Perth. The whole Test lasted just two days—847 balls in total—making it the shortest Ashes Test by balls bowled since 1895.

Source: dna December 26, 2025 11:58 UTC