England will be aiming to channel Alastair Cook's efforts from the 2017 series
When is the fourth Ashes Test?
The fourth Test of the 2025-26 Ashes series is set to occur in Melbourne, commencing on Friday, December 26. Action will kick off at 10:00 local time, which corresponds to 23:30 GMT on Christmas Day for those in the United Kingdom. The cherished Boxing Day fixture is slated to begin six days following the end of the third Test in Adelaide. It has become a seasonal ritual to conduct a Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Boxing Day, a tradition that began with the first encounter between Australia and the West Indies in 1968. Since 1974, there have been eleven Ashes Tests at the MCG, where Australia has secured five victories, England has four, and there have been two draws. Alastair Cook notably scored 244 not out in 2017, which stands as the top score by a visiting batsman at the MCG. The concluding match of the series is scheduled to be held in Sydney in January.
Published: 2025-12-19 15:16:00
source: www.bbc.com
