Australia will face England at Perth Stadium in Perth for the 1st Test of The Ashes 2025-26. This promises to be an exciting encounter as the most anticipated cricket series begins with both teams looking to gain early momentum in this historic rivalry.
The head-to-head record between these two teams shows Australia’s dominance in recent times, with Australia holding a 6-2 advantage over England in their last 10 encounters. Australia have won 4 of their last 5 matches (with 1 draw), while England has won 2 and lost 2 of their recent matches (with 1 draw).
AUS vs ENG 1st Test Ashes Match Preview
Perth Stadium in Perth, Australia, will host this crucial first The Ashes Test. Based on Test matches played at this venue in recent years, the ground has an average score of 345 runs, indicating favourable batting conditions with significant support for pace bowlers.
Teams winning the toss have a 100% preference to bat first at this venue, with teams batting first achieving a 100% win rate in the last 5 Tests, indicating a strong advantage for batting first at this ground.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Australia vs England |
| Date | November 21st, 2025 |
| Time | 7:50 AM IST, 10:20 AM LOCAL |
| Venue | Perth Stadium, Perth |
| Tournament | The Ashes 2025-26 |
Pitch Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Expected to be a batting-friendly wicket with pace and bounce |
| Average Score | 345 runs (average in last 5 Tests at this venue) |
| Favors | Pacers – pitch offers significant assistance with 123 wickets by pacers compared to 34 by spinners |
| Surface | Good batting conditions with strong assistance for pace bowlers, cracks expected to open up |
| Weather Impact | Clear weather with 15% precipitation chance |
| Toss Factor | Teams winning the toss prefer to bat first – 100% opted to bat first |
Weather Report
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 21°C with clear weather expected, highs of 28°C forecast |
| Humidity | 64% – Moderate humidity levels |
| Wind Speed | 14 km/h – Light to moderate winds |
| Rain Chance | 15% precipitation expected – low rain threat |
| Overall | Clear conditions favorable for both batting and pace bowling with cool weather |
Toss Prediction
Historical data from Perth Stadium shows teams winning the toss have a 100% preference to bat first over the last 5 years. Teams batting first have achieved a 100% win rate in Tests, indicating a massive advantage for batting first at this venue. The team winning the toss is expected to bat first.
Injury Updates
Australia will be without Pat Cummins (back) and Josh Hazlewood (hamstring), with Jake Weatherald and Brendan Doggett handed debuts. Steven Smith will captain the side in Pat Cummins absence. England are expected to field a full-strength squad with Jofra Archer and Mark Wood both available, though Shoaib Bashir may miss out from the 12-man squad.
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AUS vs ENG Head-to-Head Records
- ENG beat AUS by 49 runs: AUS – 295/10 & 334/10, ENG – 283/10 & 395/10 (27-31 Jul, 2023)
- England drew with Australia: AUS – 317/10 & 214/5, ENG – 592/10 (19-23 Jul, 2023)
- ENG beat AUS by 3 wickets: AUS – 263/10 & 224/10, ENG – 237/10 & 254/7 (06-10 Jul, 2023)
- AUS beat ENG by 43 runs: AUS – 416/10 & 279/10, ENG – 325/10 & 327/10 (28 Jun-02 Jul, 2023)
- AUS beat ENG by 2 wickets: AUS – 386/10 & 282/8, ENG – 393/8 & 273/10 (16-20 Jun, 2023)
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Top Picks For The Match
| Player | Reason |
|---|---|
| Joe Root (Captain) | Scored 537 runs in 5 matches |
| Ben Stokes (Vice Captain) | Scored 313 runs and took 34 wickets in 5 matches |
| Steven Smith | Scored 478 runs in 5 matches |
| Mitchell Starc | Took 33 wickets in 5 matches |
| Jofra Archer | Took 14 wickets in 2 matches |
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