AUS vs ENG 2025 1st Test: The historic Ashes series begins on November 21.

The first match of the 2025-26 Ashes series will take place on November 21st. The Ashes is one of the most historic and prestigious rivalries between Australia and England. In the last edition of the Ashes, Australia successfully retained the trophy. While both teams are quite evenly matched when it comes to the Ashes contests, Australia has had the upper hand in Test match performances. However, as we all know, cricket is a game of uncertainties, and anything can happen. Who will come out on top this time? Let’s wait and see!

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Australia’s Key Players to Watch

Pat Cummins (Captain, Fast Bowler) – Perth’s extra bounce makes him deadly. His accuracy and ability to extract movement trouble even the best batters.
Marnus Labuschagne (Batter) – Loves batting on true surfaces. His patience and ability to score big in tough conditions make him crucial.
Mitchell Starc (Fast Bowler) – His left-arm angle and swing at high speed can dismantle England’s top order, especially under lights.
Cameron Green (All-rounder) – His height generates extra bounce, useful with both bat and ball. A game-changer in Perth.

England’s Key Players to Watch

Joe Root (Batter) – England’s best player of spin and pace. If he handles the bounce well, he can anchor the innings.
Mark Wood (Fast Bowler) – His raw pace (150+ km/h) is perfect for Perth. Can rattle Australia’s batters with short balls.
Ben Stokes (Captain, All-rounder) – His aggressive batting and reverse-swing bowling could be vital in Perth’s conditions.
Ollie Robinson (Fast Bowler) – Hits the seam hard, gets extra bounce, and can trouble Australia’s top order.

AUS vs ENG 2025 1st TEST Possible Squad List

Australia’s Squad	England’s Squad
Usman Khawaja	Zak Crawley
David Warner	Ben Duckett
Marnus Labuschagne	Ollie Pope
Steve Smith	Joe Root
Josh Hazlewood	Dan Lawrence
Travis Head	Ben Stokes
Cameron Green	Jonny Bairstow
Alex Carey	Chris Woakes
Mitchell Starc	Mark Wood
Pat Cummins	Jack Leach
Nathan Lyon	Ollie Robinson

AUS vs ENG 2025 1st TEST – Preview & Match Details:

Match Name: The Ashes 2025-26 series

Match Date: 21st Nov 2025

Match Time: 08:00 AM IST

Competing Teams: Australia vs England 1st Test (AUS vs ENG)

Venue: Perth Stadium, Perth

Note：The match has not started yet, but updates will be provided regularly once it begins.

AUS vs ENG 2025 1st TEST – Venue: Perth Stadium

Stadium Capacity: Approximately 60,000 spectators

Stadium Address: 333 Victoria Park Dr, Burswood WA 6100, Australia

Stadium Features: Perth Stadium, located in the capital city of Western Australia, Perth, is also known as Optus Stadium due to its primary sponsor, the Australian telecommunications giant Optus. Completed in 2018, Perth Stadium is a modern venue that boasts not only a large seating capacity but also state-of-the-art facilities. It is fully equipped to host international events without any issues. The stadium serves as a venue for international cricket matches, including Test matches, ODIs, and T20Is. Additionally, it is one of the key venues for Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL). Thanks to its modern infrastructure, Perth Stadium hosts not only cricket matches but also rugby and Australian rules football games.