Overview
- England were dismissed for 352 chasing 435 on day five, with Mitchell Starc taking three wickets and Scott Boland claiming the final scalp to close out the third Test.
- Alex Carey was Player of the Match for scores of 106 and 72, Travis Head's 170 set up the result, and returning captain Pat Cummins collected six wickets across the match.
- Nathan Lyon suffered a hamstring injury and was seen on crutches after scans, placing his availability for Melbourne and Sydney in doubt.
- Ben Stokes said the loss “hurts and it sucks” but vowed England would keep fighting in the final two Tests, as Brendon McCullum accepted shortcomings in the team's build-up.
- Former captains and pundits condemned England's approach and preparation, noting the Ashes were lost inside three Tests for a fourth straight tour and 16 defeats in their last 18 Tests in Australia.