Ashes 2025 live score: England facing defeat as Australia look to wrap up victory on day four

England suffered another dose of despair at the Gabba as Australia moved in for the kill on day three of the second Ashes Test.

The tourists were a distant second best in every way as they hobbled to the brink of a loss that would leave them 2-0 down with three to play. Their hopes of reclaiming the urn were fading faster than ever as they faded to 134 for six, still 43 adrift.

Their last three wickets put on 128 runs as England’s weary bowlers struggled to make a dent against a lower-order who were taunting them with their mere presence.

In building a total of 511 and a lead of 177 they batted just long enough to use up the last of the natural light, then set about chopping down opponents who were unable to show the same diligence and dedication.

Well then. Is there any hope for England? They begin day four still 43 runs behind Australia and with just four wickets left after collapsing late on day three to leave a 2-0 deficit all but certain. Ben Stokes and Will Jacks will resume looking to at least force the hosts to bat again.