The Ashes
The Ashes sees England and Australia renew the oldest rivalry in the game. Both nations have a proud history across formats, but both will go all out to ensure they secure the win in the Test match format, with five matches making up their hotly-contested series.
With some of the best batters, bowlers and fielders set to take to the field in front of packed stadiums, expect a thrilling contest in which two of the best sides in the world come together to battle for supremacy.
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The Ashes Dates & Schedule
Start Date: TBC
End Date: TBC
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2025/26 The Ashes Scorecard
The 2025/26 Ashes was won by Australia in a dominant 4-1 triumph. Below, you can see which side won each Test and what the margin of victory stood at.
| Test Number (Date) | Winner | Margin Of Victory | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (November 21-22) | Australia | 8-wickets | Optus Stadium |
| 2 (December 4-8) | Australia | 8-wickets | The Gabba |
| 3 (December 17-21) | Australia | 82 runs | Adelaide Oval |
| 4 (December 25-30) | England | 4-wickets | MCG |
| 5 (January 3-8) | Australia | 5-wickets | SCG |
Teams & Format
The two sides will meet in the Test format. A Test match is the longest of the three major formats, with matches lasting five days at a time. This is not to say that a game has to go the distance, with some matches ending after a few days if the difference between the sides is massive.
In a Test match, teams will have a total of 20 wickets to defend, with these spread across two innings made up of 10 wickets. The winning side is the team that can score the most runs across the match.
The Ashes sees arch-rivals Australia taking on England in the most anticipated series in the game. The Ashes is a competition that defies belief at times, with some of the greatest batting innings and bowling displays carried out in the series.
In the upcoming series, England will have home advantage after slipping to a 4-1 loss in Australia in the 2025/26 series. While contests tend to be closer in England, Australia will be the favourites to retain the urn. After all, the side that arrives as the holders of the urn can draw the series and retain the Ashes, meaning England have to win outright if they are to reclaim the urn.
Key Players & Prospects
As the next Ashes series is so far away, players may come and go with retirement, loss of form or suddenly exploding onto the scene potentially seeing the teams that play next time almost unrecognisable from the 2025/26 series. We will rundown the key players ahead of the next series closer to the time.
History & Winners
| Series Played | Australia Wins | Draws | England Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | 35 | 7 | 32 |
