The Ashes 2025 News, Schedule, Points Table, Match Dates, Teams and Live Scores
Full coverage of 2025 The Ashes in Australia with live scores, latest news, points table, schedule, fixtures, results and ball by ball commentary. The Ashes 2025 will be played in between England and Australia from November 21 2025 till January 8 2026.
The Ashes 2025 Upcoming Test Matches
The Ashes 2025 schedule has been confirmed with match dates from November 21 2025 till January 8 2026 by ECB and Cricket Australia.
| Date / Day | Match Details | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, Fri – Nov 25, Tue | Australia vs England, 1st Test | 9:30 PM EST (-1d) / 02:30 AM GMT / 10:30 AM LOCAL Perth Stadium, Perth |
| Dec 04, Thu – Dec 08, Mon | Australia vs England, 2nd Test | 11:00 PM EST (-1d) / 04:00 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL The Gabba, Brisbane |
| Dec 17, Wed – Dec 21, Sun | Australia vs England, 3rd Test | 11:00 PM EST (-1d) / 04:00 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
| Dec 26, Fri – Dec 30, Tue | Australia vs England, 4th Test | 11:00 PM EST (-1d) / 04:00 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne |
| Jan 04, Sun – Jan 08, Thu | Australia vs England, 5th Test | 11:00 PM EST (-1d) / 04:00 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney |
The Ashes schedule tentative dates are here, this match list has been updated with match dates and timing as ECB/CA confirmed final dates. Please note that The Ashes Schedule may be subject to change for any reason as may be required in the sole discretion of CA/ECB.
2025 The Ashes Tests – Details
The 2025–26 Ashes series is an upcoming Test cricket series between Australia and England, scheduled from November 21, 2025, to January 8, 2026, in Australia. This five-match series will be part of the 2025–2027 ICC World Test Championship. Australia, having retained the Ashes after a 2–2 draw in the 2023 series, will host the matches at five venues: Perth Stadium, The Gabba in Brisbane, Adelaide Oval, Melbourne Cricket Ground, and Sydney Cricket Ground.
The Ashes: A Historic Rivalry in Cricket
The Ashes is one of the most iconic and oldest rivalries in international cricket, contested between Australia and England. The series began in 1882, after Australia’s first Test victory at The Oval, leading a satirical English newspaper to declare the “death of English cricket,” symbolized by the Ashes. Since then, the Ashes urn has become a coveted prize, representing cricketing supremacy between the two nations.
The series is traditionally played over five Test matches either in England or Australia on a biennial basis, alternating venues. It forms the bedrock of Test cricket history, captivating millions with dramatic matches, legendary performances, and intense competition.
Key Highlights and Historical Milestones
| The First Series (1882–83) | England toured Australia, and the urn was created as a symbol of the rivalry. |
| Australia won the inaugural series, giving rise to the legend of the Ashes. | |
| Bradman Era (1930s–1940s) | Sir Donald Bradman, regarded as the greatest batsman, dominated the Ashes with record-breaking performances, including a 334-run innings in 1930. |
| Bodyline Series (1932–33) | England’s controversial “Bodyline” bowling tactics aimed at neutralizing Bradman, creating one of the most infamous chapters in Ashes history. |
| The Closest Series (2005) | England won the Ashes 2–1, ending Australia’s 16-year dominance, in what is often regarded as the greatest Test series of all time. |
| Australia’s Dominance (1990s–2000s) | Under legends like Shane Warne and Ricky Ponting, Australia won eight consecutive Ashes series from 1989 to 2003. |
Major Records in the Ashes
Team Records
| Most Series Wins | Australia | 34 |
| England | 32 | |
| Highest Team Total | England | 903/7d at The Oval, 1938 |
| Lowest Team Total | Australia | 36 at Birmingham, 1902 |
Individual Records
| Most Runs in Ashes History | Sir Donald Bradman | 5,028 runs |
| Most Wickets in Ashes History | Shane Warne | 195 wickets |
| Highest Individual Score | Len Hutton | 364 runs at The Oval, 1938 |
| Best Bowling Figures | Jim Laker | 19 wickets in a match, Old Trafford, 1956 |
Legendary Performances
| Jim Laker’s 19 Wickets (1956) | England’s off-spinner Jim Laker took 19/90 in the match, including all 10 wickets in Australia’s second innings, a record that still stands. |
| Shane Warne’s Ball of the Century (1993) | Warne delivered a sensational ball to dismiss Mike Gatting at Old Trafford, redefining leg-spin bowling. |
| Ben Stokes’ Miracle at Headingley (2019) | Stokes single-handedly won a Test for England with an unbeaten 135, one of the greatest innings in Ashes history. |
Ashes Format and Scheduling
- The Ashes series consists of five Test matches.
- Matches are played over five days, with each team batting and bowling twice.
- The series alternates between venues in England and Australia.
- A drawn series results in the Ashes remaining with the current holder.
The Ashes Urn
The Ashes urn, though symbolic, is a small terracotta urn believed to contain the ashes of a cricket bail, ball, or stump. It resides in the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) museum at Lord’s Cricket Ground, with a replica presented to the winning team.
