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England Break Ashes Drought at MCG After Long Wait and 4 Wicket Win Over Australia
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Published on 24 April 2026
A first win in nearly 15 years changes everything
England stunned Australia at the MCG with a dramatic four-wicket victory, ending a near 15-year wait for a Test win on Australian soil. After trailing 3-0 in the series, the visitors flipped the script and delivered their first Ashes success Down Under since 2011, overturning a seemingly uphill battle and reigniting belief.
- England won the MCG Test by four wickets
- It was their first Test win in Australia in nearly 15 years
- The victory came after England were down 3-0 in the series
- The win marks a major turning point in the Ashes contest
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