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The Ashes 2025: A Rivalry That Defines Test Cricket
Oct. 8, 2025

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Oct. 8, 2025

 Picture this: It's 1882, and England just lost to Australia at The Oval. The crowd is stunned. A British newspaper publishes a mock obituary declaring that English cricket has died, and "the body will be cremated and the ashes taken to Australia."
That satirical death notice birthed cricket's greatest rivalry.
What started as a joke became The Ashes-the most fiercely contested cricket series on the planet. For over 140 years, England and Australia have battled for a tiny urn that officially belongs to neither team but symbolizes everything both countries want to prove about their love for the sport.
Picture this: It's 1882, and England just lost to Australia at The Oval. The crowd is stunned. A British newspaper publishes a mock obituary declaring that English cricket has died, and "the body will be cremated and the ashes taken to Australia."
That satirical death notice birthed cricket's greatest rivalry.
What started as a joke became The Ashes-the most fiercely contested cricket series on the planet. For over 140 years, England and Australia have battled for a tiny urn that officially belongs to neither team but symbolizes everything both countries want to prove about their love for the sport.
| Statistic | Australia | England | Draws | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Series Won | 34 | 32 | 7 | 
| Total Tests Won | 152 | 111 | 98 | 
| Years Holding Ashes | 84.5 | 55.5 | - | 
| Test | Date | Venue | Start Time (UK) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | Nov 21-25, 2025 | Perth Stadium | 2:30 AM | 
| 2nd Test | Dec 4-8, 2025 | The Gabba, Brisbane (Day/Night) | 4:30 AM | 
| 3rd Test | Dec 17-21, 2025 | Adelaide Oval | 12:00 AM | 
| 4th Test | Dec 26-30, 2025 | Melbourne Cricket Ground | 11:30 PM | 
| 5th Test | Jan 4-8, 2026 | Sydney Cricket Ground | 11:30 PM | 

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