Australia vs England 5th Ashes Test, playing 11, live match time, streaming
The live streaming of the Australia vs England 5th Test in the Ashes 2025-26 will be available on the JioHotstar app and website in India
The Ashes rivalry returned to centre stage today as Australia and England meet in the fifth and final Test at the historic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), starting today. A venue steeped in tradition, the SCG has hosted 113 Tests, with Australia winning 62, losing 28 and 23 ending in draws. England, no strangers to Sydney, have played 57 matches here, winning 22, losing 27 and drawing eight.
The session has been a stop-start affair, with weather conditions playing a significant role. After a brief delay due to poor light, play resumed with both teams hoping for a solid session. England's top-order, led by Joe Root and Harry Brook, made the most of the good batting conditions. The pair has added an unbeaten 154 runs, with Root looking solid and composed, while Brook displayed his characteristic aggressive style. Though Brook had a few nervy moments, including a top-edge that fell between three fielders and a few flashes and misses, he continued to attack the bowlers.
Australia attempted the short-ball tactic, but only Mitchell Starc truly made inroads with this strategy. The other Australian bowlers were largely ineffective, with the ball not carrying enough threat. The England batsmen remained largely untroubled, continuing to build a dominant partnership.
However, bad light forced an early tea break, with the covers coming on in anticipation of more rain. The crowd was visibly frustrated by the constant interruptions, but the forecast suggests a clearer spell after this rain, which might allow for more cricket later in the day. With England in a very strong position and no significant breakthroughs for Australia, the game is currently in England's favour, and they will look to capitalize on the good batting conditions in the upcoming session.
Australia vs England 5th Ashes Test: Playing 11
Australia playing 11: Travis Head, Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith (c), Usman Khawaja, Alex Carey (wk), Cameron Green, Beau Webster/Todd Murphy, Mitch Starc, Jhye Richardson/Michael Neser, Scott Boland
England playing11: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Will Jacks/Shoaib Bashir, Matthew Potts, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue
Australia vs England 5th Ashes Test: Head-to-head record in Tests
- Total matches: 365
- Australia won: 155
- England won: 113
- Drawn: 97
- Tied: 0
- Abandoned: 0
Australia vs England 5th Ashes Test: Full squads
Australia squad for Ashes 2025-26: Travis Head, Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith (c), Josh Inglis, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Brendan Doggett, Scott Boland, Beau Webster, Michael Neser
England squad for Ashes 2025-26: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Mark Wood, Will Jacks, Josh Tongue, Matthew Potts, Jacob Bethell, Shoaib Bashir
Australia vs England 5th Ashes Test: Live streaming and telecast details
When will Australia vs England 5th Test in the Ashes 2025-26 be played?
The Australia vs England 5th Test in the Ashes 2025-26 will kick off on Sunday, January 4, 2026.
What will be the venue for Australia vs England 5th Test in the Ashes 2025-26?
The Australia vs England 5th Test in the Ashes 2025-26 will be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
What time will the toss for the Australia vs England 5th Test in the Ashes 2025-26 take place?
The toss for the Australia vs England 5th Test in the Ashes 2025-26 will take place at 4.30 am IST.
What time will the first ball of the Australia vs England 5th Test in the Ashes 2025-26 be bowled?
The first ball of the Australia vs England 5th Test in the Ashes 2025-26 will be bowled at 5 am IST.
Where to watch the live telecast of the Australia vs England 5th Test in the Ashes 2025-26 in India?
The live telecast of the Australia vs England 5th Test in the Ashes 2025-26 will be available on the Star Sports Network in India.
Where to watch the live streaming of the Australia vs England 5th Test in the Ashes 2025-26 in India?
The live streaming of the Australia vs England 5th Test in the Ashes 2025-26 will be available on the JioHotstar app and website in India.