The 2025–26 Ashes series between Australia and England promises a fiery renewal of cricket’s oldest rivalry, with five Tests scheduled from 21 November to 8 January 2025.

Ben Stokes leads England with coach Brendon McCullum guiding a bold and attacking “Bazball” style. Pat Cummins leads Australia fresh after a 3-0 whitewash of the Windies. The key matchups are:

1. England’s pace attack vs Australian bounce: England must adjust quickly to Perth’s pace before Brisbane’s pink-ball stage—with Ben Stokes leading a younger bowling group.
2. Spin dynamics: Without Anderson and Broad, England’s spin resources—including Dawson—will be crucial against Australia’s experienced line-up.
3. Bazball vs counter-attacking cricket: Expect aggressive tactical clashes—England’s high-scoring approach vs Australia’s slick fielding and disciplined bowling.
4. Mental edge: England must break a decade-plus losing streak in Australia.

The 5 Tests series will be played at:

• First Test: Perth Stadium (Optus Stadium), Perth, 21–25 November 2025
• Second (Day/Night Test): The Gabba, Brisbane, 4–8 December 2025
• Third Test: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, 17–21 December 2025
• Fourth (Boxing Day): MCG, Melbourne, 26–30 December 2025
• Fifth (New Year’s Test): SCG, Sydney, 4–8 January 2026

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