Cricket Australia announces 2025-26 home Ashes schedule
Author: Shimit Mahur
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The Ashes are one of the premier Test series that takes place between England and Australia. It has a long history attached to it and for more than 100 years of international cricket, the Ashes has kept the rivalry between the two teams evergreen.
For the Ashes 2025-26, Cricket Australia has announced the new schedule with some major changes in the venue. The 5-match Test series is scheduled to begin from 21st November and the 5th fixture will take place on 4th January 2026.
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The Ashes 2025-26 - Schedule
|
Fixtures |
Dates |
Venue |
|
1st Test |
November 21-25 |
Optus Stadium, Perth |
|
2nd Test |
December 4-8 |
Gabba, Brisbane |
|
3rd Test |
December 17-21 |
Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
|
4th Test |
December 26-30 |
Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne |
|
5th Test |
January 4-8 (2026) |
Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney |
"The 2025-26 Ashes dates align with our recently released seven-year international schedule and we are grateful for the support state and territory governments are providing to enhance and grow our major events," CA's executive general manager of events and operations, Joel Morrison, said in Perth today.
The Ashes 2025-26 will be part of the World Test Championship Cycle 2025-27. Australia has already clinched one WTC Title in 2023 and they are currently on their way to reach the final fixture for the WTC 2023-25.
The series always brings the best out of both sides. There is an intensity throughout the series between the two teams and the Ashes is known to produce the best quality Test cricket in the world.
The Ashes - In Australia
|
Stadium |
State |
First Test |
Last Test |
Played |
Australia wins |
Draws |
England wins |
||
|
MCG, Melbourne |
Victoria |
1882–83 |
2021–22 |
51 |
25 |
2021 |
7 |
19 |
2010 |
|
SCG, Sydney |
New South Wales |
1882–83 |
2021–22 |
52 |
23 |
2018 |
7 |
22 |
2011 |
|
Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
South Australia |
1884–85 |
2021–22 |
33 |
19 |
2021 |
5 |
9 |
2010 |
|
Brisbane Exhibition Ground, Brisbane |
Queensland |
1928–29 |
1928–29 |
1 |
0 |
– |
0 |
1 |
1928 |
|
The Gabba, Brisbane |
Queensland |
1932–33 |
2021–22 |
22 |
13 |
2021 |
5 |
4 |
1986 |
|
WACA Ground, Perth |
Western Australia |
1970–71 |
2017–18 |
13 |
9 |
2017 |
3 |
1 |
1978 |
|
Bellerive Oval, Hobart |
Tasmania |
2021–22 |
2021–22 |
1 |
1 |
2021 |
0 |
0 |
– |
In the upcoming season of the Ashes, Australia carries the advantage as they will be the home team and they have always come out stronger at home. The numbers are proof that the hosts won’t allow the visitors to dominate the Ashes 2025-26.
The Ashes - Result of Last 10 Ashes Series
|
Year |
Host |
Result |
|
2023 |
England |
Draw 2-2 (5) |
|
2021-22 |
Australia |
Australia 4-0 (5) |
|
2019 |
England |
Draw 2-2 (5) |
|
2017-18 |
Australia |
Australia 4-0 (5) |
|
2015 |
England |
England 3-2 (5) |
|
2013-2014 |
Australia |
Australia 5-0 (5) |
|
2013 |
England |
England 3-0 (5) |
|
2010-2011 |
Australia |
England 3-1 (5) |
|
2009 |
England |
England 2-1 (5) |
|
2006-2007 |
Australia |
Australia 5-0 (5) |
When it comes to the last 10 Ashes series between the two teams, the figures have been interesting. In the last 10 series, two have ended up as draws and both teams have won 4 series each.
England has won 3 Ashes series at home and one in Australia, whereas, Australia has won all their 4 Ashes series at home. England’s last Ashes win in Australia came in 2010 and they last won the series in 2015 at home.
The Ashes - 2023 Overview
|
Match |
Date |
Venue |
Result |
|
ENG vs AUS |
16th - 20th June |
Edgbaston, Birmingham |
Australia Win |
|
AUS vs ENG |
28th June - 2nd July |
Lord's |
Australia Win |
|
AUS vs ENG |
6th-9th July |
Headingley, Leeds |
England Win |
|
AUS vs ENG |
19th-23rd July |
Old Trafford, Manchester |
Draw |
|
ENG vs AUS |
27th-31st July |
Kennington Oval, London |
England Win |
During the Ashes 2023, England hosted Australia and the visitors started on a positive note with 2 consecutive wins. However, the ‘Bazball’ came into effect and England won the third fixture at Headingley.
The fourth match between the two teams ended up as a draw and England won the fifth fixture. Overall, the series ended up as a draw and both teams shared the trophy.
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