Australia Ashes XI predicted: Fresh team ready to clinch series in Adelaide

Kieran Francis

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Australia are guaranteed to make changes to their starting XI for the third Ashes Test against England in Brisbane.

Captain Pat Cummins and veteran Nathan Lyon will return to the starting XI meaning that two players need to be asked.

It's likely Michael Neser and Brendan Doggett come out of the team for the two senior bowlers, but there is a possibility Scott Boland is rested for the MCG Test.

Mitchell Starc has also been carrying a niggle that could see him given a Test off - which could give a reprieve to Neser or Doggett.

Cameron Green or Josh Inglis could also find their position under threat with Usman Khawaja and Beau Webster the likeliest to come in if selectors want to make changes.

MORE: Australia Ashes squad: List of players for third Test against England in Adelaide

Australia Ashes XI predicted - Third Test vs. England in Adelaide

  • Travis Head
  • Jake Weatherald
  • Marnus Labuschagne
  • Steve Smith
  • Josh Inglis
  • Cameron Green
  • Alex Carey (wicketkeeper)
  • Mitchell Starc
  • Pat Cummins
  • Nathan Lyon
  • Scott Boland

Test match schedule for the 2025/26 Ashes - Australia vs. England

First Test, Perth Stadium, Perth

November 21-25 - Australia win by eight wickets (AUS 1-0)

Second Test, The Gabba, Brisbane (D/N)

December 4-8 - Australia win by eight wickets (AUS 2-0)

Third Test, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide

December 17-21

Fourth Test, MCG, Melbourne

December 26-30

Fifth Test, SCG, Sydney

January 4-8

Editorial Team