Australia have retained the Ashes after defeating England in the third Test in Adelaide, taking an unassailable 3-0 lead in the series. Marnus Labuschagne sealed the victory by taking the catch that dismissed Josh Tongue off the bowling of Scott Boland on the final afternoon.
England had rallied in pursuit of a target of 435, but were bowled out for 352, falling 83 runs short. Will Jacks contributed 47 from 137 balls, Jamie Smith scored 60, and Brydon Carse remained unbeaten on 39, offering some late resistance.
Mitchell Starc continued his impressive series, taking his tally to 22 wickets with the dismissals of Smith and Jacks. Labuschagne also took two outstanding catches earlier in the match, underlining Australia's superior fielding.
Australia have overcome a series of injury setbacks, with Josh Hazlewood missing the entire series, Usman Khawaja absent for the second Test, and Steve Smith sitting out in Adelaide. Nathan Lyon suffered a hamstring injury on the final day and looks likely to miss the remaining Tests, but Australia's depth has proved decisive.
England remain without a Test win in Australia in 18 matches, and captain Pat Cummins noted a change in their approach, saying: "They seem to have changed their style quite a bit game to game." Australia now have the opportunity to complete a series whitewash during the remaining matches.
