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The Ashes 4th Test at the MCG ended in just two days, an outcome few expect from one of cricket’s biggest rivalries.
From the opening session, the game moved at an unusually quick pace, with wickets falling regularly and batters struggling to settle in.
Australia were dismissed for 152 and 132, while England managed 110 before chasing down 178 for 6 to seal a four-wicket victory.
By the end of Day 2, the match was already done, leaving fans surprised at how little time the contest lasted.
The Ashes is known for long spells, shifting momentum, and mental battles, but this Test offered little chance for those classic moments to develop.
England earned the win and finally tasted success on Australian soil again, but even that achievement felt rushed by the speed of the game.
As wickets kept tumbling, discussion naturally shifted to the pitch and whether it offered a fair balance between bat and ball.
When marquee Tests finish this quickly, it raises concerns about whether the format is losing the time and tension that make it special.
Results matter, but Test cricket thrives when matches breathe, stretch, and test patience over days, not just sessions.
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