The much-anticipated Ashes Series 2025-26 between Australia and England is set to kick off in Perth on November 21, 2025, marking the start of one of cricket’s fiercest rivalries. England, who haven’t won the Ashes in Australia since 2015, are looking to break the decade-long drought, while Australia aims to leverage their home advantage despite missing key players.
What to Expect:
Australia will be without influential captain Pat Cummins (back injury) and pacer Josh Hazlewood (hamstring) at the start, prompting selectors to consider Scott Boland and Brendan Doggett for the seamer slots. Up front, openers like Jake Weatherald and Marnus Labuschagne could set the tone. England, on the other hand, boasts a fearsome pace attack with Jofra Archer, Mark Wood, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, Matthew Potts, and Gus Atkinson, many clocking speeds above 90 mph. With Ben Stokes’ big-game experience in the mix, the series promises high drama, intense competition, and edge-of-the-seat moments.
Schedule & Timings (IST):
- 1st Test: 21 Nov, Perth Stadium, 8:00 a.m.
- 2nd Test: 4 Dec, The Gabba, Brisbane (D/N), 10:00 a.m.
- 3rd Test: 17 Dec, Adelaide Oval, 5:30 a.m.
- 4th Test: 26 Dec, MCG, Melbourne, 5:00 a.m.
- 5th Test: 4 Jan 2026, SCG, Sydney, 5:00 a.m.
Squads for 1st Test:
- Australia: Steve Smith (C), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Brendan Doggett, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Michael Neser, Mitchell Starc, Jake Weatherald, Beau Webster.
- England: Ben Stokes (C), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jamie Smith (WK), Mark Wood.
Where to Watch:
Fans in India can catch all five Tests live on Star Sports 1 & Star Sports 1 HD, while streaming is available on JioHotstar, making it easy to follow the action anytime.
With titles, pride, and legacies on the line, the 2025-26 Ashes promises thrilling cricket, unexpected twists, and unforgettable performances. Whether Australia dominates at home or England hunts for a historic win, fans are in for a series full of excitement.
