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December 20, 2025
Pat Cummins primed to pop the corks after bursting England’s fragile bubble
Australia’s captain, the ultimate flat-wicket operator, roared into the third Ashes Test like he had never been away
TL;DR
- Pat Cummins returned to bowling at his best in the Adelaide Test after recovering from a stress fracture.
- Cummins' advantage lies in his familiarity and mastery of Australian conditions.
- He took early wickets, including Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope, denting England's chase.
- Joe Root and Zak Crawley formed a partnership, but Cummins eventually dismissed Root with a skillful delivery.
- Spinner Nathan Lyon contributed significantly by taking wickets of Harry Brook, Ben Stokes, and Zak Crawley.
- Cummins' performance was instrumental in Australia's dominant position in the series.
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