Resolution criteria
Each prediction will resolve as follows:
Australia Win Toss: Resolves 'Yes' if Australia wins the coin toss at the start of the 3rd Ashes Test.
Australia Win Game: Resolves 'Yes' if Australia wins the 3rd Ashes Test.
Draw: Resolves 'Yes' if the 3rd Ashes Test ends without a winner.
Tie: Resolves 'Yes' if both teams have identical scores at the end of the 3rd Ashes Test.
Australia Bat First: Resolves 'Yes' if Australia bats first in the 3rd Ashes Test.
Winner by innings: Resolves 'Yes' if either team wins the 3rd Ashes Test by an innings margin.
No centuries: Resolves 'Yes' if no player scores 100 or more runs in a single innings during the 3rd Ashes Test.
No 5fa: Resolves 'Yes' if no bowler takes five or more wickets in a single innings during the 3rd Ashes Test.
Game ends before day 5: Resolves 'Yes' if the 3rd Ashes Test concludes before the start of the fifth scheduled day.
Official match reports and statistics from reputable sources such as ESPNcricinfo will be used to determine outcomes.
Background
The 3rd Ashes Test of the 2025–26 series is scheduled to take place at Adelaide Oval from December 17 to 21, 2025. (cricket.com.au) This match is part of the five-Test series between Australia and England, a historic cricket rivalry dating back to 1882. The Adelaide Oval is known for its batting-friendly pitch, which can also offer assistance to bowlers as the match progresses.
Considerations
Match Conditions: Adelaide's weather and pitch conditions can influence match outcomes, potentially affecting the likelihood of high scores or early finishes.
Team Form and Selection: Player form, injuries, and team selection leading up to the match may impact performance, influencing predictions related to individual achievements like centuries or five-wicket hauls.