Australia’s dismissal for 152 at the MCG in the ongoing Ashes Test stands as their second-lowest all-out total at home in Ashes matches since 2000, highlighting a rare batting collapse on home soil. Only the 98 all out at Melbourne in 2010, which resulted in a defeat, sits lower on the list.
The 152-run total places the innings alongside other notable low scores such as 132 at Perth in 2025 and 138 at Adelaide in 2017, both matches Australia eventually went on to win despite early setbacks. It also underlines how unusual such collapses have been for Australia in home Ashes Tests over the past two decades.
Here are Australia’s lowest all-out totals in home Ashes Tests since 2000:
- 98 – Melbourne, 2010 (lost)
- 132 – Perth, 2025 (won)
- 138 – Adelaide, 2017 (won)
- 152 – Melbourne, 2025
- 155 – Hobart, 2022 (won)
The latest collapse at the MCG adds another striking entry to this list and reflects the impact of disciplined fast bowling and challenging conditions that tilted the balance in England’s favour early in the match.
