AUS vs ENG Boxing Day Test Session Timings: When will Ashes 4th Test Start in India, Australia? Day 1 Session Times and Breaks

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The Ashes rivalry intensifies at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) for the Boxing Day Test, the fourth match of the 2025 series.

Australia dominates with a 3-0 lead after a commanding 82-run victory in Adelaide, securing the urn early. A sell-out crowd of over 90,000 awaits as England fights to avoid a whitewash, while Australia eyes a historic 4-0 margin before Sydney.

Australia's momentum rolls on, chasing a clean sweep on home soil. They've bolstered their squad with spinner Todd Murphy for extra turn on the MCG pitch and pace ace Jhye Richardson to deepen their bowling options. Watch hometown hero Scott Boland, who thrives at the 'G', explosive Travis Head - the series' top run-scorer with aggressive centuries - and Mitchell Starc, leading wicket-taker with his fiery left-arm pace.

England, under pressure, must regroup after Adelaide's collapse. Expect a batting resurgence from their top order, but Australia's seam attack, led by Pat Cummins, looms large on a pitch favoring pace early before spin grips later.

AUS vs ENG Session Timings and Breaks for Boxing Day Test

Play runs from December 26-30, and the timing here is according to Melbourne Time in Australia.

Session 1: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Lunch: 12:30pm - 1:10pm

Session 2: 1:10 pm - 3:10 pm

Tea: 3:10 pm - 3:30 pm

Session 3: 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

When will the Boxing Day Test start in other Australian Cities?Perth: 7:30am AWST

Darwin: 9:00 am ACST

Brisbane: 9:30 am AEST

Adelaide: 10:00 am ACDT

What is the AUS vs ENG 4th Test Session Timing in India?

The Boxing Day Test between Australia and England will start at 5 am IST in India on Friday (December 26). The session timings are-

Session 1 - 5 am to 7 am

Lunch - 7 to 7:40 am

Session 2 - 7:40 to 9:40 am

Tea - 9:40 to 10 am

Session 3 - 10 to 12 noon