Overview:
Australia are leading the Ashes 3-0, following their success in the first three Tests.
England captain Ben Stokes has won the toss and elected to bowl first in the fourth Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Toss Decision – Captain’s Comments & Reasoning
“We are bowling first as there is a nice cover of grass on the wicket. We will have to execute our plans,” Ben Stokes said.
Australia skipper Steve Smith would have bowled first as well. “We would have bowled first as well. It is nice to be back. Batters will have to be at their best on this wicket. Jhye Richardson is playing in place of Doggett,” Steve Smith said.
Playing XIs
Australia 1 Jake Weatherald, 2 Travis Head, 3 Marnus Labuschagne, 4 Steven Smith (capt), 5 Usman Khawaja, 6 Alex Carey (wk), 7 Cameron Green, 8 Michael Neser, 9 Mitchell Starc, 10 Jhye Richardson, 11 Scott Boland
England 1 Zak Crawley, 2 Ben Duckett, 3 Jacob Bethell, 4 Joe Root, 5 Harry Brook, 6 Ben Stokes (capt), 7 Jamie Smith (wk), 8 Will Jacks, 9 Gus Atkinson, 10 Brydon Carse, 11 Josh Tongue
Toss Result Today Australia vs England 4th Test Ashes 2025
Q1: Who won the toss today in Australia vs England 4th Test Ashes 2025?
England won the toss and chose to bowl first.
Q2: What was the toss time today?
The toss was held at 4:30 am IST/10:00 am local
Q3: Why did the captain choose to bowl first?
Ben Stokes wants his bowlers to take advantage of the green cover on the pitch.
Q4: Where is today’s match being played?
Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne