Ashes series 2025/26 betting
The 2025/26 Ashes series will be contested over the Australian summer, with the home outfit heavily favoured by cricket betting sites to win the five-match series. Kicking off on Perth on November 21, the 74th Ashes is shaping as a cracking series, with the World Test Champions Australia facing off against the fast-improving England. Our Ashes 2025/26 betting guide will run you through everything you need to know, including the current states of both England and Australia, Ashes odds for both series winner, top players and exotics, Ashes history, best Ashes betting sites and apps, markets available and much more.
England vs Australia betting 2025/26
Welcome to the World Gambling List’s 2025 Ashes betting guide, which is the no.1 resource for the five-match series between Australia and England.
Our article will cover everything you need to know about Ashes betting, including odds and predictions, past results, the best betting sites for both Australia and England, plus further articles covering all aspects of the Ashes, arguably the no.1 test series in world cricket.
Australia is a 1.50 favourite to win the five-match 2025/26 Ashes series against old foes England ($3.75) and retain the famous urn. The series draw, an outcome which would lead to Australia retaining the Ashes, looks some value in betting at are the 7.00 quote.
While Australia has received a shake-up in recent times, with David Warner retiring, they won their last Test series 2-0 in Sri Lanka; while they defeated India in an epic series over the Australian summer.
England won their last Test series against New Zealand in December 2-1, in what was a timely boost to the world’s fourth-placed outfit, which was previously comprehensively beaten by Pakistan. The English outfit have been in transition of late, with the retirements of Jimmy Anderson and Stuart Broad, but with the likes of Mark Wood and Jofra Archer still playing, they have the ability to trouble Australia in Australia.
Australia, which has struggled to cement their batting line-up, will agains be lead by captain Pat Cummins with batting superstar Steve Smith likely to be his deputy.
England has not won a Test series in Australia since the 2010/11 season when Alastair Cook scored over 700 runs in an epic Ashes display. They have also not won a Test on Australian soil in 15 matches.
Top Ashes betting sites
The Ashes is one of the most anticipated Test cricket events on the calendar, which means there is significant betting interest surrounding the five-match series. This means the best cricket betting sites in both Australia and England will be running extensive odds, promotions and all-round coverage.
Luckily for punters, both Australia and England have regulated Ashes betting sites, meaning you can bet on the outcome of matches and predict which players will excel throughout the tournament. Having said this the betting sites that are legal in England differ greatly from those in Australia, with a few exceptions. These exceptions are global bookies such as bet365 and Ladbrokes, which have presences in both Australia and England.
The top UK Ashes betting sites must have accreditation from the United Kingdom Gambling Commission, but the good news is there are many bookmakers available. You are also free to claim Ashes promotions and bonus offers, which are sure to be a feature at UK online bookmakers in the lead-up to the series.
Australian betting sites are more restricted in what they can offer punters, because of local laws, but you will find wagering on all aspects of the Ashes series. Aussie bookies can be accessed via both desktop and mobile, with most having betting apps available.
Best Ashes betting apps
Betting apps that allow you to wager on the Ashes are available in both England and Australia. Generally in Australia betting apps come on Android and iOS smartphones and tablets. These betting apps can be downloaded from the Google Play and App stores respectively.
In the United Kingdom, betting apps are also available on Android and iOS smartphones and tablets. Increasingly, Huawei is also penerating the UK market, and these types of betting apps can be downloaded too, via the AppGallery, after you have registered at your chosen bookmaker.
2025/26 Ashes odds
The 2025/26 Ashes series already has extensive markets released for it, with Australia the bookies’ favourite to win the most famous Test cricket series there is. Other players, according to the online betting sites, expected to perform strongly during the Ashes include Joe Root and Steve Smith, who are tipped to top the England and Australian run-scorers respectively
England’s top bowler betting is wide-open, but they do have several bowlers who will thrive in Australian conditions, with these includuing the likes of Jofra Archer and Mark Wood, who will both extract plenty of bounce down under.
Australia’s top bowler betting seems more set, with experienced heads like Pat Cummins and Mitch Starc expected to thrive, however if you are looking for some value, someone like Lance Morris is primed to emerge as the Aussies next big thing.
Head to head betting odds – England vs Australia
England $1.91, Australia $2.38, draw $7.50
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Projected Ashes squads 2025/26
The 2025/26 Ashes squads will not be announced until closer to the Australian summer, but with both teams playing Test matches frequently, it’s possible to have some idea of how the teams will look.
Australia
- Pat Cummins (c)
- Mitchell Starc
- Steve Smith
- Nathan Lyon
- Marnus Labuschagne
- Alex Carey
- Travis Head
- Sam Konstas
- Henry Hunt
- Beau Webster
- Cameron Green
- Scott Boland
- Josh Hazlewood
- Usman Khawaja
England
- Zak Crawley
- Ben Duckett
- Ollie Pope
- Joe Root
- Harry Brook
- Ben Stokes (captain)
- Jamie Smith (wicketkeeper)
- Brydon Carse
- Mark Wood
- Jofra Archer
- Shoaib Bashir
- Jack Leach
Ashes 2025/26 fixtures, dates and venues
The 2025/26 Ashes series will kick off in Perth with the “West Test” on November 21, with the five match series concluding with the traditional New Year Test, which will run from January 4-8.
The Ashes will make stops in Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney; with Tasmania missing out on hosting a match this time around.
- Perth Test (West Test): Perth Stadium | Nov 21-25
- Brisbane Test (Day/Night Test): Gabba | Dec 4-8
- Adelaide Test (Christmas Test): Adelaide Oval | Dec 17-21
- Melbourne Test (Boxing Day Test): MCG | Dec 26-30
- Sydney Test (New Year’s Test): SCG | Jan 4-8
Results of the past 10 Ashes series
| Year | Winners | Result | No of Tests | Host | Player of series |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Australia | 4-1 | 5 | England | Mark Butcher, Glenn McGrath |
| 2002-03 | Australia | 4-1 | 5 | Australia | Michael Vaughan |
| 2005 | England | 2-1 | 5 | England | Andrew Flintoff*, Shane Warne |
| 2006-07 | Australia | 5-0 | 5 | Australia | Ricky Ponting* |
| 2009 | England | 2-1 | 5 | England | Andrew Strauss*, Michael Clarke |
| 2010-11 | England | 3-1 | 5 | Australia | Alastair Cook* |
| 2013 | England | 3-0 | 5 | England | Ian Bell*, Ryan Harris |
| 2013-14 | Australia | 5-0 | 5 | Australia | Mitchell Johnson* |
| 2015 | England | 3-2 | 5 | England | Joe Root*, Chris Rogers |
| 2017-18 | Australia | 4-0 | 5 | Australia | Steve Smith* |
| 2019 | Australia | 2-2 | 5 | Australia | Steve Smith |
| 2021-22 | Australia | 4-0 | 5 | Australia | Travis Head |
| 2023 | Draw | 2-2 | 5 | England | Mitchell Starc, Chris Woakes |
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* Compton-Miller Medal winner (started in 2005)
2019 Ashes results
First Ashes Test
August 1-5, Edgbaston, Birmingham
Australia 284 (Steve Smith 144; Stuart Broad 5-86) and 7-487d (Steve Smith 142, Matthew Wade 110) d England 374 (Rory Burns 133) and 146 (Nathan Lyon 6-49) by 251 runs. Man of the match: Steve Smith (Aus). Umpires: Aleem Dar (Pak) and Joel Wilson (WI)
Second Ashes Test
August 14-18, Lord’s, London
England 258 (Rory Burns 53; Josh Hazlewood 3-58, Pat Cummins 3-61) and 5-258dec (Ben Stokes 115no; Pat Cummins 3-35) drew with Australia 250 (Steve Smith 92; Stuart Broad 4-65) and 6-154 (Marnus Labuschagne 59; Jofra Archer 3-32, Jack Leach 3-37). Man of the match: Ben Stokes (Eng). Umpires: Aleem Dar (Pak) and Chris Gaffaney (NZ)
Third Ashes Test
August 22-26, Headingley, Leeds
England 67 (Josh Hazlewood 5-30, Pat Cummins 3-23) and 9-362 (Ben Stokes 135no, Joe Root 77; Josh Hazlewood 4-85) d Australia 179 (Marnus Labuschagne 74, David Warner 61; Jofra Archer 6-45) and 246 (Marnus Labuschagne 80; Ben Stokes 3-56) by one wicket. Man of the match: Ben Stokes (Eng).
Umpires: Chris Gaffaney (NZ) and Joel Wilson (WI)
Fourth Ashes Test
September 4-8, Old Trafford, Manchester
Australia 8-497 dec (Steve Smith 211, Marnus Labuschagne 67; Stuart Broad 397) and 6-186 dec (Steve Smith 82; Jofra Archer 3-45) d England 301 (Rory Burns 81, Joe Root 71; Josh Hazlewood 4-57) and 197 (Joe Denly 53; Pat Cummins 4-43) by 185 runs. Man of the match: Steve Smith (Aus). Umpires: Marais Erasmus (SA) and Ruchira Palliyaguruge (SL)
Fifth Ashes Test
September 12-16, The Oval, London
Umpires: Kumar Dharmasena (SL) and Marais Erasmus (SA)
Ashes cricket history
The Ashes is one of the most storied and celebrated rivalries in cricket, contested between England and Australia. The series originated in 1882 after Australia secured a historic victory at The Oval in London—their first Test win on English soil. A mock obituary was published in The Sporting Times, proclaiming the “death” of English cricket and that “the body will be cremated and the ashes taken to Australia.” This tongue-in-cheek statement sparked the birth of “The Ashes.”
When England toured Australia later that year, the English captain Ivo Bligh was presented with a small urn, said to contain the ashes of a burnt cricket bail, as a symbol of the rivalry. That urn remains one of the most iconic trophies in sport, housed at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London.
Since then, the Ashes series has grown into a fiercely contested battle, typically comprising five Test matches. Held roughly every two years, the host country alternates between England and Australia. The competition has produced countless legendary moments and players—from Don Bradman and Ian Botham to Shane Warne and Ben Stokes. Beyond the cricketing excellence, the Ashes embody national pride, tradition, and a rich history that continues to captivate fans around the world.
In total, heading into the 2025-26 series, Australia has won the Ashes 34 times, while England has claimed the urn 32 times; and it has been drawn seven times. If an Ashes series is drawn, whoever holds The Ashes, retains them.