England vs Australia Third Test LIVE: UK times, toss, scorecard and where to watch Adelaide encounterEngland get the third Ashes Test of the 2025/26 series underway later this week looking to avoid a series defeat. And in the pink-ball Test at The Gabba last time out, Australia out-played England in all departments and sealed another crushing win. If they lose this one, the series will be over, and the most highly-anticipated away Ashes series in a long time would end terribly for England. England vs Australia: Date and how to follow third TestThe Third Test in this edition of The Ashes is set to get underway on Wednesday, December 17. 3 Cummins is set for a return to the Aussie line-up Credit: GettyThe Ashes schedule 2025/26 All timings are UK time First Test Australia beat England by 8 wickets - Optus Stadium, Perth Second Test Australia beat England by 8 wickets - The Gabba, Brisbane Third Test Australia vs England - December 17 to 21 - Adelaide Oval, Adelaide - 11:30pm on December 16 Fourth Test Australia vs England - December 26 to 30 - Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne - 11:30pm Fifth Test Australia vs England - January 4 to 8 - Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney - 11:30pmEngland vs Australia: What has been said?

Source: The Times December 15, 2025 12:42 UTC