AUS vs ENG: Day 1 session timings for Adelaide test, The Ashes 2025-26

The third AUS vs ENG test of The Ashes 2025-26 will begin on December 17 in Adelaide.

The battleground is all set for the third test of The Ashes 2025-26, which will commence on December 17 (Wednesday) at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide. The encounter will be a do-or-die clash for England Cricket Team as they are 2-0 down in the five-match series.

Australian Cricket Team outplayed the visitors like a walk in the park in the first two games. In the opening encounter, they chased down a 205-run target on the back of a century by Travis Head, who hammered an unbeaten 123-run knock in the second innings. In the second test, Australia chased down a 65-run target with ease. In both matches, Mitchell Starc was the stand-out performer and won the Player of the Match award.

Steve Smith captained Australia in the first two games; however, Pat Cummins will be back to take the reins of the side in the third game in Adelaide. Moreover, Nathan Lyon has also returned to the playing XI, while Usman Khawaja has been left out.

Talking about England, they have made only one change to their playing XI for the Adelaide test, replacing seamer Gus Atkinson with Josh Tongue. Ahead of day 1 of the third test of The Ashes 2025-26, below are the complete details for session timings.

AUS vs ENG: What are the session timings for day 1 of the third test at Adelaide Oval?

The first day of the third AUS vs ENG test will begin at 5:00 AM IST, with the first session ending at 7:00 AM. It will be followed by a 40-minute break. The second session will be played from 7:40 AM to 9:40 AM, followed by a 20-minute tea break. The third session will take place from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. There is 30 minute extra time to cover the daily quota of overs.

1st session: 5:00 AM to 7:00 AM (IST) | 11:30 AM to 1:30 AM (GMT) | 10 AM to 12:00 PM (Local Time)

Lunch Break: 7:00 AM to 7:40 AM (IST) | 1:30 AM to 2:10 AM (GMT) | 12:00 PM to 12:40 PM (Local Time)

2nd session: 7:40 AM to 9:40 AM (IST) | 2:10 AM to 4:10 AM (GMT) | 12:40 PM to 2:40 PM (Local Time)

Tea Break: 9:40 PM to 10 AM (IST) | 4:10 AM to 4:30 AM (GMT) | 2:40 PM to 3 PM (Local Time)

3rd session: 10 AM to 12 AM (IST) | 4:30 AM to 6:30 AM (GMT) | 3 PM to 5 PM (Local Time)

Half-hour extension: 12:00 AM to 12:30 AM (IST) | 6:30 AM to 7:00 AM (GMT) | 5 PM to 5:30 PM (Local Time)

NOTE: Timings subject to change due to weather conditions/match circumstances

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