England secured a four-wicket victory over Australia in the fourth Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, marking their shortest-ever Boxing Day Test win. This victory ends England's 18-match winless streak in Boxing Day Tests. Despite the loss, Australia maintains a 3-1 lead in the series and has retained the Ashes urn. The match heavily favored fast bowlers, with no spin being bowled. England's Josh Tongue took five wickets, while Australia's Michael Neser and Scott Boland performed well with the ball.