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Ashes 2025-26: Australia vs England Highlights & Review – 3rd Test, Day 2

Australia continued their dominance over England on Day 2 of the third Ashes Test at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday, December 18. The Three Lions are trailing by 158 runs with two wickets left in their first innings.

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England staring at Ashes defeat after Australia dominate on day two

England's batters have another day to forget as Australia dominate with the ball on day two of the third Ashes Test, with the tourists closing on 213-8, still 158 runs behind Australia's first innings total of 371, with the home side closing in on an Ashes series victory with two matches to spare.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / December 18

Australia Rip Through England on Day Two of Third Ashes Test

A pumped-up Australia ripped through England's fragile batting Thursday to leave the tourists staring down the barrel of a third Test defeat with their Ashes campaign on the brink, barring a miracle.

Cricket News / Crictoday / December 18

Latham and Conway’s record stand puts New Zealand in control against West Indies

MOUNT MAUNGANUI, New Zealand (AP) — Tom Latham took a close look at the pitch at Bay Oval on Thursday and made the inspired decision to bat first. Inspired ultimately because at stumps, New Zealand was 334-1 against West Indies, Devon Conway was 178 not out and nightwatchman Jacob Duffy was 9.

Nathan Lyon News / Crictoday / December 18

Lyon moves to second on Australia’s all-time bowling list as England struggles in 3rd Ashes test

ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) — Nathan Lyon took two wickets to move past Glenn McGrath for second place on Australia’s all-time bowling list, and returning skipper Pat Cummins took his first wickets of the series as a relentless bowling attack kept England in trouble in the third Ashes test.

Cricket News / CricketGully / December 18

South Africa Women vs Ireland Women 3rd ODI Match Prediction - Who will win today's match between SA-W vs IRE-W ODI match?

South Africa Women will aim to continue their dominance over the Irish Women's Cricket Team when they clash in the third ODI game of the three-match series on Friday in Johannesburg.

Cricket News / CricTracker / December 18

BBL 2025-26: Match 6, HEA vs SCO Match Prediction – Who will win today’s BBL match between Brisbane Heat vs Perth Scorchers?

Match No. 6 of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 will be played between Brisbane Heat and Perth Scorchers on Friday, December 18, 2025, at The Gabba in Brisbane.

Cricket News / CricketGully / December 18

Will Kerala get all winter matches? Parliament debates after India vs South Africa T20I cancellation

The cancellation of the fourth T20I between India and South Africa at Lucknow's Ekana Stadium on Wednesday triggered a debate inside Parliament on Thursday over winter scheduling of international cricket in North India.

Cricket News / CricketGully / December 18

Abandoned India South Africa T20I revives NCR’s age-old pollution nightmares

Pollution is really something that needs to be seriously discussed in India; however, it is not a new issue. Last night, the fourth T20I between India and South Africa being abandoned without a ball being bowled has just triggered how "dense smog" has affected cricket and normal life over the decade.

Cricket News / Crictoday / December 18

“Sold sacks of wheat”: Fans demand refund after IND vs SA 4th T20 called off in Lucknow

Cricket fans were furious with the BCCI after the 4th T20I between India and South Africa was called off due to fog at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Wednesday.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / December 18

England Ashes Dreams On Life-Support As Australia Rip Through Batting

A pumped-up Australia ripped through England's fragile batting Thursday to leave the tourists staring down the barrel of a third Test defeat with their Ashes campaign on the brink, barring a miracle.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / December 18

3rd Test: Conway, Latham Historic Stand Powers NZ To 334-1 Vs WI On Day 1

ICC World Test Championship: Devon Conway and Tom Latham delivered an opening-day record-breaking performance here at the Bay Oval on Thursday, carving up a struggling West Indies bowling attack as New Zealand closed Day 1 of the third Test on a formidable 334/1.

Cricket News / CricTracker / December 18

South Africa Women vs Ireland Women Match Prediction, 3rd ODI – Who will win today’s match between SA-W vs IRE-W?

The Ireland Women's (IRE-W)'s tour of South Africa will come to an end when they face the South Africa Women (SA-W) for the third ODI on Friday, December 19 at the iconic venue of The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg.

Mitchell Starc News / Crictoday / December 18

England wicket-keeper Jamie Smith given out in controversial manner, Starc demands sacking of snicko

England were stunned on day 2 of the third Ashes Test at the Adelaide Oval after wicket-keeper batter Jamie Smith was controversially declared out with the help of Snickometer, just a day after another wrong decision involving Alex Carey.

Cricket News / CricTracker / December 18

IPL 2026 Auction: Gujarat Titans did not address their middle-order issues at all, says ex-India selector

Former Indian cricketer Kris Srikkanth believes Gujarat Titans did not strengthen their middle order adequately during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction which took place on December 16.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / December 18

Rashid, Naveen Star as MI Emirates Pull Off Seven-Run Heist

MI Emirates stunned the Dubai Capitals with a seven-run victory at the Dubai International Stadium on Wednesday, defending a modest total of 137/8. Jonny Bairstow’s half-century provided the backbone of the innings amidst impressive performances from Mustafizur Rahman and Muhammad Jawadullah.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / December 18

Pakistan Name Farhan Yousaf-led Squad For U19 World Cup

ICC U19 World Cup: Farhan Yousaf will continue to captain Pakistan U19 as the 15-member squad, as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has been named for the upcoming tri-series in Zimbabwe and the ICC U19 World Cup.

Indian cricket stars Kuldeep Yadav, Renuka Singh join Lionel Messi for crossover photoshoot

Indian cricketers Kuldeep Yadav and Renuka Singh Thakur recently shared the spotlight with football legend Lionel Messi and his Argentina teammate Rodrigo De Paul during the iconic GOAT India Tour.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / December 18

Conway, Latham Smash 323-Run Opening Stand in 3rd Test vs West Indies

Devon Conway and Tom Latham plundered a poor West Indies attack Thursday for a mammoth opening partnership on day one of the third Test in Mount Maunganui as New Zealand piled up 334-1.

Cricket News / CricTracker / December 18

RCB probable playing 11 for IPL 2026 after auction

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have assembled a formidable side ahead of the 2026 season of the Indian Premier League, where they will enter with a strong determination to defend their maiden title.

Shreyas Iyer News / CricketGully / December 18

Top 5 facts about Shreyas Iyer as the captain in Indian Premier League

The Punjab Kings captain, Shreyas Iyer, has recently been one of the most hyped cricketers in the Indian circuit, something he became after years of playing silently.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / December 18

India Have Been The Better Team In T20Is: Dale Steyn

Narendra Modi Stadium: The ongoing India-South Africa series remains fiercely contested, with two possible outcomes before the final game: South Africa drawing level at 2-2 or India winning it 3-1, and former Proteas fast bowler Dale Steyn opined that India have ‘been the better team’ so far in the three games played.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / December 18

SA Have Been A Bit Hot And Cold In The T20I Series: Robin Uthappa

Robin Uthappa: As the fourth T20I of the five-match series between India and South Africa was called off without a ball being bowled due to excessive fog

Cricket News / Guerilla Cricket / December 17

England edge further towards Ashes point of no return

Australia solidified their dominant position after lunch on day two of the third Ashes Test at the Adelaide Oval, with the crucial wickets of Joe Root and Harry Brook.

Cricket News / CricketGully / December 17

Tickets price announced for 2026 T20 World Cup at Eden Gardens; Know the minimum and maximum values

The ICC 2026 Men's t20 World Cup is nearing as the Cricket Association of Bengal has announced the ticket prices of the iconic Eden Gardens. Notably, the price range has been divided into three slots, depending on the importance of the teams involved and the stage of the tournament.

Cricket News / Crictoday / December 17

Irfan Pathan hails KKR for Matheesha Pathirana signing, calls bowling attack perfect

KKR hogged headlines in the IPL 2026 auction by buying Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana for Rs 18 crore. Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan praised the acquisition, saying it gives the team a good bowling lineup capable of handling pressure in the league.

Cricket News / Guerilla Cricket / December 17

England’s old foes steer must-win Test in Aussies direction

Every session is a must-win for England at the minute, but the first session of Day 2 of this third Test felt particularly pivotal. The Aussies are so close to sealing their retention of the urn now, skittling the English top three cheaply having reached 371 after some loose bowling to kick off the day’s play.