England own solitary Test win in Adelaide since 2000: Stats
What's the story
England aim to bounce back in the 2025/26 Ashes series against Australia after losing the first two Tests. The visitors were 2-0 down within six days of play, losing in Perth and the pink-ball affair in Brisbane. The two teams would now lock horns in the 3rd Test at Adelaide Oval, starting December 17. Have a look at England's Test record on this ground.
Stats
Nine wins in 33 Tests
According to ESPNcricinfo, England have played a total of 33 Tests at Adelaide Oval since 1884, all against Australia. They have won nine and lost 19, with five games being drawn. It is worth noting that England last won a Test here in December 2010. This remains their only Test won on this ground in the 21st century.
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Defeats in last three Tests
England lost their last three Tests at Adelaide Oval. The defeats were by significant margins - 2021 (275 runs), 2017 (120 runs), and 2013 (218 runs). Before their 2010 victory, England's last Test win on this ground was in January 1995.
Victory
How England won the 2010 Test
England claimed a special win over Australia in the 2010 Adelaide Test. They won by an innings and 71 runs after scoring 620/5d. This was in response to Australia's 245 in the first innings. While Alastair Cook scored a fine ton, Kevin Pietersen scripted history with a resounding 227. Banking on Graeme Swann's fifer, England bowled Australia out for 304 thereafter.
Performers
England's star performers in Adelaide
Former batter Jack Hobbs leads the run tally for England at Adelaide Oval in Test cricket. In five matches, he hammered 601 runs at an average of 66.77 (3 tons). Among active players, Joe Root tops the list with 264 runs at 44.00 (3 half-centuries). Former speedster James Anderson is the highest wicket-taker for England here (19 wickets at 28.31).