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CRICKET: England win toss, elect to field in fourth Ashes test

England chose to field first in the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne, with Australia leading the series 3-0 after victories in Perth, Brisbane, and Adelaide.

REUTERS

December 26, 2025

England opts to field first in fourth Ashes Test as Australia leads series 3-0 in Melbourne.

Reuters

MELBOURNE – England won the toss and chose to field first in the fourth Ashes Test against Australia in Melbourne on Friday.


Australia leads the five-match series 3-0, having won the previous Tests in Perth, Brisbane, and Adelaide.


-Reporting by Ian Ransom in Melbourne; Editing by Jamie Freed/Reuters

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