Fight for The Ashes
The Ashes Series 2025-26 is to be held in Australia, with the five tests being played between November 2025 and January 2026.
Australia are still the holders of the Ashes, after having drawn the previous series in 2023 but winning before that in 2021-22.
England vs Australia
When: 21 November 2025 – 8 January 2026
Number of Tests: 5
England fast bowler Brydon Carse will face no further police action after an investigation into an alleged assault in Derby last month is dropped.
Somerset's hopes of a first-ever County Championship title are dented with a heavy defeat at Yorkshire.
Nottinghamshire's hopes of a successful title defence are all but over after a loss by seven wickets to Sussex at Hove.
Hampshire are relegated from Division One as Leicestershire chase a target of 334 to keep their own survival hopes alive.
Northamptonshire's promotion hopes are dented as rain denies them the chance to close out victory against Derbyshire.
Glamorgan ensure Division One survival by completing the double over Surrey with their first win at The Oval since 2014.
England all-rounder Dani Gibson signs a two-year contract extension to stay with Somerset to the end of the 2028 season.
Rain prevents Middlesex taking the one wicket they needed to beat Gloucestershire in Bristol.
| YEAR | WINNER |
| 2025 | Australia |
| 2023 | Series Drawn |
| 2021/22 | Australia |
| 2019 | Series Drawn |
| 2017/18 | Australia |
| 2015 | England |
| 2013/14 | Australia |
| 2013 | England |
| 2010/11 | England |
| 2009 | England |
| 2006/07 | Australia |
| 2005 | England |
| 2002/03 | Australia |
Test Matches Played: 356
Test Match, Number of Victories: Australia - 152
Test Match, Number of Victories: England - 112
Australia
No. of Series Won: 34
No. of Series Lost: 32
England
No. of Series Won: 32
No. of Series Lost: 34
No. of Series Drawn: 7
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