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 are planning to play a pink-ball warm-up match before the 150th anniversary Test against Australia in Melbourne next year.
England opener Zak Crawley signs a one-year contract extension with Kent.
Captain Harry Brook says England's batters were "too careful" in their 30-run defeat by West Indies at the T20 World Cup.
New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel joins Leicestershire for their return to the top flight of the County Championship.
Co‑hosts Sri Lanka produce a commanding display to claim a massive 105‑run victory against Oman, making it two wins from two matches at the T20 World Cup.
England's batters are spun out by West Indies in Mumbai as Harry Brook's side fall to a 30-run defeat in their second match at the T20 World Cup.
South Africa pull off a memorable victory over Afghanistan in the T20 World Cup as the Proteas edge past their opponents after two super overs in Ahmedabad.
England's batters put in a disappointing display as they lose by 30 runs to West Indies in their second match of the T20 World Cup.
| YEAR | WINNER |
| 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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