England survive Melbourne mayhem to claim drought-breaking win

England's Ben Stokes and Joe Root share a laugh during day two of the fourth test in the 2025/26 Ashes Series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday. Photo: Getty Images England celebrated their first test win in Australia in 15 years at a sunbathed Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday as their batters chased down 175 runs to secure a four-wicket victory within two frenzied days of the fourth Ashes test.