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
South Africa produce an unconvincing performance with the bat as they beat Zimbabwe by five wickets to set up a semi-final against New Zealand
Alyssa Healy ends her one-day international career with a stunning 158 as Australia complete a clean sweep in the 50-over series against India in Hobart.
South Africa beat Zimbabwe by five wickets to finish top of Group 1 in the Super 8s and set up a semi-final against New Zealand.
Sahibzada Farhan makes a superb century as Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by five runs in the T20 World Cup Super 8s but miss out on a semi-final spot on net run-rate.
The England Lions squad are "following official advice" in the UAE after Iran launched attacks throughout the Middle East.
England all-rounder Rehan Ahmed plays down his hopes of selection for the T20 World Cup semi-finals despite his crucial role in Friday's win over New Zealand.
BBC Sport assesses who needs what to reach T20 World Cup semi-finals.
BBC Sport lists the best performing batters and bowlers from the Men's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.
| 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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