England and Australia are two of the most renowned cricketing nations in the world, having been rivals since 1877. The two nations have produced some of the finest cricketers of all time. The Ashes is one of the fiercest test series played across the globe between the two nations. The rivalry continues to captivate large audiences to this day.
The infamous Bodyline series, in England’s 1932–33 Ashes tour of Australia, is one of the greatest highlights of this rivalry. England’s captain, Douglas Jardine’s tactics that caused such a stir that it strained diplomatic relations between England and Australia for a while.
The rivalry between England and Australia is fierce and historic, with each team having periods of dominance in different formats. The Test matches, known as The Ashes, have the most history and tradition. With no Ashes win since 2015, England would be desperate to right the wrongs. For Australia’s current bunch of Test superstars, it is another opportunity to earn the bragging rights. England last won the Ashes in Australia back in 2010. The last time, England were in Australia, they lost 0-4.
England vs Australia Head-to-Head Records
| Format | Mat | Eng won | Aus won | Tied | Draw | NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 361 | 112 | 152 | 0 | 97 | – |
| ODI | 162 | 65 | 92 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| T20I | 26 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
The Ashes 2025-26 Schedule
| Match | Start Date | End Date | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | 21/11/2025 | 25/11/2025 | Perth | 07:50 |
| 2nd Test | 4/12/2025 | 8/12/2025 | Brisbane | 09:30 |
| 3rd Test | 17/12/2025 | 21/12/2025 | Adelaide | 05:00 |
| 4th Test | 26/12/2025 | 30/12/2025 | Melbourne | 05:00 |
| 5th Test | 4/1/2026 | 8/1/2026 | Sydney | 05:00 |
The Ashes 2025-26 Squads
Australia squad (1st Test)
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 squad
Ben Stokes (c), Harry Brook (vc), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Ollie Pope, Matthew Potts, Joe Root, Jamie Smith (wk), Josh Tongue, Mark Wood
