The wait for the Ashes is finally over, as the Ashes 2025 1st Test is here. Australia is all set to play England at Perth Stadium in Perth, the 1st test match of the Ashes 2025. Basically, the match will commence at 10:20 AM local time, whereas it will be 7:50 AM as per Indian Standard Time. What are your predictions for the Ashes 2025 1st Test?
Basically, the England team last played a test series in the World Test Championship 2025-2027 was against India at their home. The series ended in a 2-2 draw. On the other hand, Australia played a three-match test series against the West Indies in the West Indies. They whitewashed the West Indies team as they won 3-0.
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Ashes 2025 1st Test: Australia vs England Head-to-Head
So far, since the start of this rivalry, Australia and England have played a total of 345 matches in the Ashes. The Australian team has won more matches as they have won 142 times out of the 345, whereas the England team has won just 110 times. A total of 93 test matches have ended in a draw. When we look at the series head-to-head, a total of 73 series of the Ashes have been played so far. The record is close as Australia has won 34 series, whereas England has won 32. A total of seven series ended in a draw.
The last time both played in the Ashes was in 2023, when Australia visited England. Basically, the series was drawn 2-2 and Australia retained the Ashes. It has been almost eight years since the Ashes belonged to Australia, as it started with a 4-0 win in the 2017-2018 Ashes.
Team News & Playing XI
The Australian team has announced their playing eleven for the Ashes 2025 1st Test. With no Pat Cummins, Steve Smith will lead the team. Josh Hazlewood also misses out as he has an injury. Jake Weatherald and Brendan Doggett will get their debut. England has announced their 12-member squad, with Ben Stokes leading the team.
Australia CONFIRMED playing XI:
- Batsmen: Usman Khawaja, Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith (C), and Travis Head
- Wicketkeeper: Alex Carey
- All-rounders: Cameron Green
- Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Brendan Doggett, Scott Boland, and Nathan Lyon
England EXPECTED playing XI:
- Batsmen: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, and Harry Brook
- Wicketkeeper: Jamie Smith
- All-rounders: Ben Stokes (C)
- Bowlers: Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, and Mark Wood
Ashes 2025 1st Test: Predictions
When you look at the team, one thing is for sure that both teams look strong and have a lot of match winners in their team. The Australian team has debutants but is well-balanced with experience. With no Pat Cummins and Josh, the England team might be relieved. We are predicting that Australia will win the Ashes 2025 1st Test.