Steve Smith Surpasses Don Bradman to Script Historic First in Record Books
Steve Smith’s 138 at the SCG took him past Bradman in total runs vs England, underlining his Ashes greatness.
The 2025-26 Ashes series is scheduled to run from November 21, 2025, to January 8, 2026 in Australia. The five-match Test series is part of the 2025-2027 ICC World Test Championship. Australia, as the current urn holders, only needs a draw to retain the Ashes, while England must win the series outright to regain it.
The Ashes 2025/26 Schedule & Results
| Match | Date (GMT) | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | Nov 21–22, 2025 | Perth Stadium, Perth | Australia won by 8 wickets |
| 2nd Test | Dec 4–8, 2025 | The Gabba, Brisbane (Day/Night) | Australia won by 8 wickets |
| 3rd Test | Dec 17–21, 2025 | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | Australia won by 82 runs |
| 4th Test | Dec 26–30, 2025 | Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne | England won by 4 wickets |
| 5th Test | Jan 4–8, 2026 | Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney | Match yet to begin |
The Ashes 2025/26 Broadcasting
- UK: Live coverage is available on TNT Sports and the discovery+ streaming service.
- Australia: Updates and highlights can be found on cricket.com.au and Fox Cricket.
- India: The matches are live telecast on the Star Sports Network and streamed on JioHotstar.
Latest From The Ashes 2025/26
Ashes Controversy Grows as ICC Deems MCG Pitch Unsatisfactory After Two-Day Test
ICC rates MCG pitch unsatisfactory after two-day Ashes Test, warns iconic venue over balance after extreme wicket fall.
England’s Pace Crisis Deepens as Gus Atkinson Misses Final Ashes Test
Gus Atkinson is ruled out of the final Ashes Test in Sydney with a hamstring injury, adding to England’s growing pace crisis.
Ashes 2025/26: Cricket Australia Faces Big Loss After Boxing Day Test Ends in Two Days
Boxing Day Test at MCG ends in two days, costing Cricket Australia INR 60 crore as Greenberg and Smith raise pitch concerns.
Ashes Collapse Puts McCullum Under Pressure, Panesar Backs Ravi Shastri for England Coach
England’s Ashes collapse puts Brendon McCullum under pressure as Monty Panesar suggests Ravi Shastri as England’s next head coach.
Ashes 2025-26: Big Blow for Australia! Cummins & Lyon Out, Steve Smith to Lead in 4th Test
Steve Smith to captain Australia in the 4th Ashes Test at MCG as Cummins is rested and Lyon ruled out injured.
Ashes 2025/26: Mitchell Starc Slams Snicko After DRS Drama in Adelaide Ashes Test
Mitchell Starc blasts Snicko after controversial DRS calls in the Adelaide Ashes Test despite Australia staying firmly ahead.
Ashes 2025-26: Nathan Lyon Overtakes McGrath to Become Australia’s Second-Highest Test Wicket-Taker
Nathan Lyon overtakes Glenn McGrath in Adelaide to become Australia’s second-highest Test wicket-taker during the Ashes
Ashes 2025/26: Travis Head Drops Big Hint About Australia’s Opening Pair Ahead of Adelaide Test
Australia consider keeping Head and Weatherald as openers as Khawaja returns fit for the Adelaide Test in the Ashes.
Ashes 2025/26: Ex Australian Skipper Calls England’s Ashes Collapse a Complete System Failure
Greg Chappell slams England’s 0–2 Ashes start, calling Bazball a system failure unsuited to Australian conditions.