When is the next Ashes Series?

The much anticipated Ashes Series between England and Australia is set to return in 2025.

The Ashes Series contested between England and Australia is one of cricket’s most iconic and historic fixtures on the calendar. The high level of prestige that this series holds, together with the world-class action and spectacular atmosphere means that this contest between two fierce rivals is always highly anticipated.

Anticipation is already growing ahead of the next Ashes Series between these cricket powerhouses, which will be taking place from November 2025 to January 2026, although exact dates and venues have not been confirmed. What we do know is that all of the Ashes Tests will be taking place in Australia.

The history of the famous Ashes Series can be traced all the way back to 1882, with the very first series of matches being played across a number of venues in Australia. The inaugural Series saw England emerge as 2 – 1 winners.

England went on to win the first 8 Ashes Series in succession between 1882 and 1890. The series results were as follows: 1884 (1 – 0), 1884/85 (3 – 2), 1886 (3 – 0), 1886/87 (2 – 0), 1887/88 (1 – 0), 1888 (2 – 1), 1890 (2 – 0).

The first one that was won by Australia was back in the 1891/92 edition of the Ashes, where they were able to beat their European rivals 2 – 1 overall. England did though win the next two after that in 1893 and 1894/95 1 – 0 and 3 – 2 respectively, Australia did regain the Ashes in 1897/98, where they won 4 – 1.

There have been some iconic Ashes Test Matches over the years. The second match of the 2005 series at Edgbaston is arguably the most memorable of the lot, where Andrew Flintoff and Steve Harmison amongst the stars of the show for England.

After the hosts had amassed a lead of 99 at the conclusion of the first innings. However, unfortunately for England, once the third innings had ended, Shane Warne had managed to inspire Australia to set a target of 282 if England wanted to make it 2 – 0 in the Series overall.

The tourists were reduced to 137 – 7 by the hosts, who looked set for victory. Shane Warne and Brett Lee scored 42 and 43 respectively to put their team within just 3 runs of victory. Thankfully for England, after a succession of poor deliveries from Steve Harmison, the ball eventually found its way into the hands of Geraint Jones to seal the victory for hosts England.

The most recent Ashes Series between England and Australia took place back in 2023, with all five tests taking place across the country, with host venues including The Oval, Old Trafford, Headingley, Lord’s, and Edgbaston. The series was a draw in the end.

Australia won the first test by two wickets, before going on to win the second by a margin of 43 runs. England got their first win of the 2023 Ashes Series in the Third Test, winning by 3 wickets before the two fierce rivals drew the fourth and penultimate Test of the series at Old Trafford. The stalemate made it certain that Australia would retain the Ashes.

A series draw was assured when England were able to beat Australia at the Oval by 49 runs. England would however have been encouraged by the spirit and determination that they showed in coming from 2 – 0 down to draw the series overall at 2 – 2.

England and Australia fans will be eagerly anticipating the next Ashes Series taking place from November 2025 to January 2026.

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