Ashes Boxing Day Test: Day 2 Wrap - England's Insignificant Win
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Episode Notes
England have finally won a Test in Australia — but on Day 2 of the Boxing Day Test, the result is overshadowed by a surface that turned the match into a two-day lottery. This episode breaks down how a disastrous MCG pitch distorted the contest, cost Cricket Australia millions, and robbed fans of what should be a marquee Test match. It covers Australia’s batting collapse, England’s aggressive chase, key moments across both innings, and why this Test may be remembered less for the scoreline and more for the fallout — from pitch preparation failures to the broader consequences for Australian cricket.
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(1:06) England finally win a Test in Australia — and why it feels hollow
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(4:03) The MCG pitch disaster and how it shaped the match
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(7:29) The numbers that show just how extreme this Test was
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(10:00) Day 2 recap: Australia collapse, England chase 175
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