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
James Rew passes 50 for the fourth time in five County Championship innings as Somerset put themselves on course to beat Hampshire.
A fascinating final day awaits in the County Championship at Edgbaston where Essex will resume on 11-0, chasing a target of 206 to beat Warwickshire.
Lancashire's injury woes continue as a James Bracey century helps Gloucestershire stage a spirited fightback on day three of their Division Two fixture at Bristol.
James Sales and Liam Guthrie both post career bests with the bat to help tilt a close contest in Northamptonshire's favour against Middlesex.
Half-centuries from Heather Knight and Dani Gibson help Somerset beat Lancashire by four wickets at Southport.
Somerset wicketkeeper James Rew can "absolutely" open the batting for England, according to his county head coach Jason Kerr.
Namibia's Dylan Leicher strikes a final-ball six as the hosts beat Scotland by four wickets in the final match of their T20 series.
The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) will consider fast-tracking memberships for women to address a gender imbalance.
| 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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